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SALEM, Utah County — Salem city officials, in Utah County, have approved the development of a high-end private golf club resort community called Three Bridges.

The approval clears the way for real estate company High Ground Development to start the next phase of development on the 530-acre luxury residential community.

"Three Bridges is envisioned as a multigenerational resort club community that rethinks every aspect of the private club lifestyle and tailors it to the families of today," a press release from Three Bridges says.

Along with an 18-hole golf course, the community will include a surf lake, beach club, a luxury hotel, pickleball courts, pools, hiking and biking trails, a fitness center, a spa and an event venue. The beach club and surf lake are scheduled to open in the spring of 2026 and the branded hotel is slated to open in 2027.

The community, located on the western foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, will have an extensive trail system for biking and hiking that will also be used for cross-country skiing, sledding and electric snow bikes in the winter.

The residential area will have custom homes ranging from a quarter to a full acre in size and a collection of turn-key waterfront residences. Property prices will run from $300,000 to more than $1 million for smart homes that have access to resort-style amenities.

"A highly amenitized community such as Three Bridges does not exist between Park City and St. George, and we believe there will be high demand for homesites, golf memberships and hotel offerings," said Ryan Miller, High Ground Development partner.

Golf architecture firm Robert Trent Jones II will design the private, 18-hole golf course and practice facility. The first nine holes are anticipated to be finished in mid-2025, with the complete course constructed by the summer of 2026.

"The golf concept will be created with the next generation of the sport in mind. Guests will enjoy over-the-top comfort stations located around the course, a start-of-the-round sports bar with fire pits, a full-day cafe, and a Golf Academy with professional club fitting with swing and ball flight analysis," Miller said.

High Ground Development said Three Bridges will provide a substantial economic impact to Salem and Utah County. The development and construction will create about 5,000 direct and indirect jobs, with another 150 full-time jobs to service guests and residents once the community is up and running.

Three Bridges will start accepting membership applications in January 2024.

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Loafer Mountain Parkway in Salem officially opened to the public Friday, providing a more direct route to the Interstate 15 freeway for Elk Ridge, Salem and Woodland Hills residents.

The existing routes for those communities to travel to the freeway are Main Street in Payson and Spanish Fork. With this new parkway, congestion is expected to decrease significantly.

This new 2.5-mile road connects state Route 164 (8000 South) and S.R. 198 (Elk Ridge Drive) in Salem.

“This means a lot to all of the surrounding communities because it’s direct access to the freeway and to medical care,” said Utah County Commission Chair Amelia Powers Gardner. “This road could literally be life or death for somebody in Elk Ridge who’s trying to get to a hospital; they now have a direct route.”

This is just the first phase of the project. The next and final phase will be the complete reconstruction of a segment of Elk Ridge Drive to 11200 South, which connects to Loafer Mountain Parkway, according to a press release. This construction will begin as early as January, and when the total project is complete it will total 4.5 miles.

Thursday afternoon, a ribbon strung across the road was cut by Utah County Commission Vice Chair Brandon Gordon to signify the official opening of the road. The cutting of the ribbon was followed by a motorcade for the first vehicles to drive on the newly opened road. Vehicles representing all of the area’s residents drove in a line down the long stretch of road, including construction vehicles, tractors, sports cars, police cars, ambulances, fire trucks, pickup trucks and antique vehicles.

The $40 million project was funded by the county, because as both commissioner Gordon and Powers Gardner explained to the Daily Herald, it is a regional project. “It wouldn’t make sense for the city of Salem to be the one leading it and paying for it because it benefits the citizens as a greater whole,” Powers Gardner said.

Gordon explained that usually development spurs road construction. But in Salem and much of South Utah County, farming remains highly prevalent. “This is government partnership, working with the cities to bridge the gap where development is not happening through here; we’re still farming,” he said. “So, the fact that we’ve been able to pull this off, I think, is a huge win and just speaks to local elected officials and landowners working together.”

The ground was broken on Loafer Mountain Parkway on Nov. 14, 2022, by Kenny Seng Construction, but plans and concepts for the road began decades ago, when many current city and county leaders were still in grade school. Salem Mayor Kurt Christensen said when this road was first being discussed, he remembers the county saying they had the money to fund it, which was $3 million to $5 million at the time.

Powers Gardner explained the most challenging and longest part of this project was obtaining the land needed for the road. However, it was not due to unwilling landowners, she said, but because they wanted to ensure the design of the road worked well for each party involved.

According to Powers Gardner, many of the property owners involved are multigenerational farmers. “This affects their operations significantly for generations,” she said. “So, we wanted to handle that with sensitivity, but also recognizing that this has been a regional project that’s been in the works for decades.”

Added Gordon, “We’re also a very land/property rights-friendly commission right now. … We want them to farm for as long as they want to, and we want them also to exercise their rights if they want their kids to build on their farm and build homes and homestead themselves as well.”

Much of the leadership involved, including Christensen, Gordon and members of Kenny Seng Construction, have direct connections to farming, whether they grew up in northern Utah County or worked on their family farm.

The road goes through Christensen’s family farm, and he joked in his speech that “I’m still trying to figure out how to get my cows from that side of the road to this side of the road.”

“It does mean more than just a road to us,” he said. “Some of us that have lived here all our lives and had the land down here, it means a change of life, but it’s going to be a good change.”

Much of the design of the road is specifically for farmers, such as pullouts for the farms along the road and large shoulders to give room for the heavy farming equipment they will need to drive down the road.

“We didn’t just draw a line on a map and say, ‘You need to sell us that land, and this is where the road is gonna go,'” Powers Gardner said. “They (the farmers) came and said, ‘This is an integral part of my farming operation. This is where we get water to our cattle. We cannot disrupt this.’ So then we would say, ‘OK, well, what if we shift the road like this?'”

She said these were common conversations with the farmers throughout the entire process. She continued, “We worked with them as partners and said, ‘Help us understand your operation and how we can minimize the effects of the impact on your operation as much as possible.'”

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Salem High School running back Peyton Lewis announced on Twitter on Saturday that he has verbally committed to play football for Southeastern Conference power Tennessee.

“Getting an opportunity to play there at a place that I’m very passionate about was kind of like a second-to-none decision for me,” Lewis said Saturday in a phone interview from Tennessee.

Lewis, who is concluding his junior year of high school, had tweeted earlier this month that his final six schools were Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Penn State, South Carolina and Florida.

But actually, he had already made up his mind at that point.

Lewis took an unofficial visit to Tennessee in March and returned for Tennessee’s spring game last month. Lewis said he called Tennessee running backs coach Jerry Mack the day after the spring game to tell him he was picking the Volunteers.

Mack suggested to Lewis that he wait until the Volunteers’ Memorial Day weekend recruiting event, which began Saturday, to make his decision public.

So Lewis told only his parents, siblings, a few friends and a few of the Salem football coaches about his decision.

“Kind of kept it secret until today,” Lewis said.

He was glad to finally reveal his choice Saturday.

“It kind of just felt like I was procrastinating,” he said. “It was eating at me. I just had to let it out.”

Coach Josh Heupel’s Volunteers went 11-2 overall and 6-2 in SEC play last season. They beat Clemson in the Orange Bowl.

“It feels great, knowing that I’ll be playing in one of the best conferences in the nation for football,” Lewis said. “It seems something that once was very lofty for me, but … I believe with all the confidence in me that I’m capable of playing at that level.”

Tennessee offered him a scholarship in February.

“Tennessee has always been in my mind, even before I was getting recruited by them,” he said. “Ever since I got the offer, Tennessee was always at No. 1 for me.”

Lewis said family vacations to the state of Tennessee had made him partial to the Volunteers.

“I already had a foundation of Tennessee’s culture and what it’s like to be in Knoxville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg,” he said.

The 6-foot, 190-pound Lewis is rated the No. 158 player in the nation in the graduating class of 2024 by ESPN. He is rated the No. 8 running back in the country in that class by ESPN, as well as the No. 2 player in the commonwealth in that class.

Virginia Tech and Virginia were among the 35 schools that had offered him a scholarship.

Lewis rushed for 1,560 yards and 17 touchdowns last fall. He made the Class 4 all-state first team at both running back and kick returner and made the second team as a punt returner.

Lewis said Tennessee plans to use him at running back.

Was it hard to turn down an offer from Alabama’s storied program?

“It was definitely hard to turn down Alabama,” Lewis said. “But as of right now, Tennessee has a lot of momentum offensive-wise. To me, it’s [about] the relationships that you build and the type of learning environment that I will be in.

“I personally have never taken a trip to Alabama.”

And how hard was it to turn down an offer from two-time defending College Football Playoff champ Georgia?

“I’ve never taken a visit to Georgia,” he said. “I kind of was star-struck by Tennessee the first time that I got to meet the coaches and experience what it was like amongst the players.”

In addition to Tennessee, Lewis took unofficial visits to South Carolina, Penn State, Virginia Tech, UVa and James Madison. The visits to those other schools occurred before he made his choice last month.

What made him cross Virginia Tech and UVa off his list?

“I didn’t really have any aspirations of going to a school really close to home,” he said. “I kind of wanted to be … conveniently close but still somewhat far away.”

Lewis also shines on the track.

He successfully defended his title in the 55 meters at the Class 4 state indoor championships this year. He took second in three events at the Nike Indoor Nationals, where he was part of a first-place relay team.

As a sophomore, he won the 100 meters at the Class 4 state outdoor championships.

He does not play to run track in college.

PROVO, UTAH (Good Things Utah) — Jaylynn Lindley, a 16-year-old student from Salem Hills High School, was named Miss Utah’s Teen 2023 this past weekend at the Provo Covey Center. It is safe to say that this talented young lady has a bright future ahead of her. With a passion for dance, a commitment to academics, and a heart for service, Jaylynn is a true inspiration to young people everywhere.

At the Miss Utah’s Teen competition, Jaylynn shone brightly, winning several awards including the Top Fitness, Top Evening Gown, and Overall Dancer Award. Her hard work and dedication also earned her the 11th-grade Scholastic Achievement Award. Upon winning the title, Jaylynn received a $5,000 cash award and a 2-year tuition waiver to Utah Tech University. These accolades are well-deserved, and will assist in her future college endeavors.

Jaylynn is a dancer at Center Stage Performing Arts in Orem and balances it all with grace and style. She performed her award winning dance routine titled, “Dreams”.

Her commitment to dance is matched by her commitment to service. Her community service initiative, “Find Your Fire,” helps students to discover their future goals, interests, reasons for what they do, and experiences. She hopes to raise $2,000 for a high school senior this year through her Arts Night Fundraiser, which highlights young people who have a passion for what they do.

Jaylynn’s ultimate goal is to attend BYU as a Cougarette and then graduate from Harvard Medical School. Her drive and determination are truly inspiring, and her commitment to service shows that she is not only dedicated to her own success but also to the success of others. It is no wonder that she has been recognized as Miss Utah’s Teen, and we can only imagine the great things she will accomplish in the future.

If you are interested in booking Jaylynn for an event, you can visit the Miss Utah’s Teen website or follow her year of service on Instagram at @missamericasteenut

WINSTON-SALEM, NC — Chris Barnette has only been on the field for a couple of practices as Winston-Salem State University football’s new offensive coordinator, but he’s already making his presence felt.

At the end of the two-plus hour practice, Barnette gathered his offensive unit around him to deliver a message.

“How you do anything is how you do everything,” Barnette told the sweat-soaked student-athletes. After the huddle broke, one of the receivers walked up to him to explain his confusion with one of the schemes. He took the time to explain and demonstrate the concept to help the player better understand it.

That type of dedication and patience is what Barnette will need as he looks to turn around one of the worst offenses in Division II football.

Barnette spent much of the last decade down the road in Greensboro, helping North Carolina A&T’s offense take over the MEAC and HBCU football as the team won four conference titles and four Celebration Bowls. He started off as quarterbacks coach under Rod Broadway, helping mold Lamar Raynard into A&T’s all-time leading quarterback. He served as offensive coordinator under Broadway’s successor, Sam Washington, helping that regime win two more titles, one with Raynard and another with Kali Carter.

But A&T underwent a makeover after the 2022 season, and Barnette was out the door as well as much of Washington’s staff. He made a quick pitstop before heading to Winston-Salem State University.

“So after North Carolina A&T, I was at South Carolina State for about a month and a half enjoyed my time there. I was the receivers coach there,” Barnette said after practice. “Buddy Pough is awesome. He’s the man. And they treated me well.”

No doubt, Barnette would have been a big asset to the D1 squad. But he’s spent the better part of the last twenty years in the Triad, and WSSU was still in need of an offensive coordinator.

“The opportunity came for me to be able to come back closer to my family. So I love that opportunity. I love the fact that it was Winston-Salem State that had a tradition of winning within the last decade or so. And I’m excited to bring what I can to the program to help us be successful. So I’m very excited about the opportunity.”

Barnette isn’t the only person excited about him joining the Rams.

Winston-Salem State University head coach Robert Massey knows his offense needs to be touched by an offensive angel. WSSU averaged just 17.1 points per game last season, tenth-worst in all of Division II.

“We’re not going to be as predictable this as we were a year ago,” Massey said confidently. “And because of coaching experience his ability to give the same look, same formations and run different combinations and routes and things of that nature, and we’ve gotten better at the receiver position — we look forward to throwing the ball this year.”

Beyond schemes and playcalling, Massey is looking for Barnette to be a prominent influence on the younger coaches as well as the players.

“Not only does he understand quarterback play, he understands offensive line play, receiver play, running back tight end. So he’s a well-rounded coach. And I think anytime you get a guy like that, you know, and he can now kind of galvanize our younger coaches on the offensive end and they’re learning.

Before arriving in East Greensboro, Barnette spent a dozen years at Guilford College as a player, student coach, and offensive coordinator. He’s expecting to use his previous experiences to turn the Rams respectable again.

“I’m going to stress, the things that we stressed and the prior institution — effort, fundamentals and techniques. We got to be relentless as a program. All you’ve got for as long as it takes has to be the mentality. Fundamentally, we have to be sound and how you do any things, how you do everything from the standpoint of basically control, which that’s what I really talk to the guys about every single day since I’ve been here.”

WSSU will hold its spring football game on Saturday, April 15.

During the most recent Salem City Council meeting, the city approved the master plan for a 532-acre luxury resort and golf course development bordering Woodland Hills.

The resort will be called Three Bridges and is envisioned to be a “luxury residential resort community,” according to a press release. It is being developed by High Ground Development and is tucked in between Woodland Hills and Loafer Mountain.

According to the press release, the resort will be home to an 18-hole golf course, surf lake, luxury hotel, event venue, pickleball courts, a fitness center and spa, and trails. Residential lots are also part of the plan, with quarter-acre to 1-acre lots for homes ranging in price from $300,000 to $1 million.

The first nine holes of the golf course are anticipated to be completed by the summer of 2025, with the remaining being finished in 2026, according to the agreement presented at the Nov. 15 City Council meeting. The anticipated schedule slates the opening of the hotel, spa and event center for 2027.

Three Bridges will begin taking limited membership applications at the beginning of January, according to the press release.

There were two public hearings held before the approval of the master plan, one during the city’s planning commission meeting on Nov. 8 and another during the Nov. 15 City Council meeting where the plan was approved.

While the master plan was approved by the City Council, Bruce Ward, the city manager and engineer, said a master utility plan for water, sewer and power usage still needs to be created before construction can begin.

The development also needs to update the traffic study, Ward said, to address fire evacuation. Residents of Woodland Hills brought this concern to the planning commission meeting, some citing the Bald Mountain and Pole Creek fires in 2018 that caused the mountainside community to be evacuated.

Another concern addressed by residents in the planning commission meeting was regarding two proposed access points into the Three Bridges community through Maple Drive in Woodland Hills. According to Ward, it will be up to the Woodland Hills City Council, not Salem or the developer, if those access points get approved.

Ward said the company did acquire some water rights when buying the property from a local Salem family, but he is unsure if they have purchased additional water rights.

“We don’t have the total water requirements yet because those will get calculated further down when things move from concept to more of a final layout,” he said. “So we don’t know how much water it will ultimately need.”

Ultimately, the developers will be required to bring in any additional water that the luxury community will need, Ward added.

While the city did approve the development agreement, that doesn’t mean everything is set in stone and “ready for construction tomorrow,” Ward said.

“If you think of a master plan, it’s a zone change with a proposed concept and rules or sideboards with which they (the developer) have to operate within,” he said. “It’s got a lot of engineering, a lot of detailed studies, a lot of detailed reviews to go through.”

The next step for the project is the preliminary planning process, where the studies for traffic, utilities and hazards — like earthquakes and fires — will be updated and reviewed.

The golf course itself has a looser process because it is an open space, Ward said, and the city won’t be as heavily involved aside from addressing utilities and emergency response.

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Dozens of people filled the Salem City Council meeting last Wednesday to speak against a proposed D.R. Horton development — Viridian Farm. It’s planned to be a mixed density community of more than 700 acres on BYU Farm — agricultural land owned by Brigham Young University.

The development would create 2,004 housing units in the area and include clusters of new townhomes, cottages, community buildings, parks, and trails. It's one of the many new developments being planned for Salem.

The majority of residents who spoke Wednesday night were against the project, questioning its feasibility or offering alternative solutions. Most argued Salem, as a small agricultural town, doesn't have the infrastructure to support the project.

In response, Bruce Ward, city manager and engineer, said it would be the responsibility of the developer to create that over the next 15 years.

Kelly Swenson, a Salem resident who lives near BYU Farm, said she learned of the development about a year ago from a neighbor. Since then, she’s been attending as many public hearings as possible.

“I was so upset about it thinking that we were going to lose this character of our community,” Swenson said. “Salem is a really special place. We call it the last gem of Utah County.”

Swenson started a petition to put a lower density development in the area instead. It now has over 4,000 signatures. She said she knows growth in the area is inevitable, but it matters how they’ll grow and how fast it will happen.

“I know there's an affordable housing shortage,” she said. “Salem is doing their part to take care of that and they're putting a lot of those developments in places where it makes more sense. But where this BYU Farm is, there is no infrastructure.”

Over the past two decades, the average price of a house in Salem has gone up by $123,000, according to the non-profit research group Headwaters Economics. As the state experiences housing affordability issues, more developers are starting to branch out into rural areas across the Wasatch Front.

Dejan Eskic, a senior research fellow at the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, said it’s not a new trend.

“We are in a housing shortage. There's a lot of housing demand,” he said.

Eskic said developers often build in rural areas because of the amount of land they’re able to purchase and because of the price.

“Some of these further out cities that are away from the major employment centers — typically they're the more affordable ones,” Eskic said. “The land is cheaper. You can bring more affordable housing to the market.”

D.R. Horton Development is working with Salem to annex the land into the city. It’s currently unincorporated county land. Over the last year the annexation has faced several protests from city and county residents.

City council members are set to vote on the annexation in the coming weeks.

NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2023 – The NBA today announced that the Virginia Union University Panthers (VUU) and Winston-Salem State University Rams (WSSU) men's basketball programs have been selected to compete in the 2024 NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T. The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) matchup will take place on Saturday, Feb. 17 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana as part of NBA All-Star 2024. The third NBA HBCU Classic will be simulcast on TNT, ESPN2 and NBA TV.

"We're excited to bring these two storied programs and conference rivals together to compete in our third HBCU Classic as part of NBA All-Star 2024," said NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum. "The level of competition during the previous two Classic games set a high standard and showcased the tremendous pride of the HBCU community. We look forward to celebrating Virginia Union University and Winston-Salem State University on one of the NBA's marquee stages."

The teams were selected in collaboration with the CIAA. The 2024 NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T continues the league's ongoing, year-round commitment to advancing educational, career and economic opportunities in partnership with HBCU institutions as well as increasing support and awareness for HBCU athletics.

"We are thrilled the CIAA will be represented during this year's NBA All-Star weekend," said CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams Parker. "This is an amazing opportunity to give expanded exposure for our DII student-athletes, our member institutions and the HBCU Community. We look forward to bringing the talent, culture, and excellence of the CIAA to the grandest stage of the game."

"We are very excited about the invitation to participate in the 2024 NBA HBCU Classic. Virginia Union University and Winston-Salem State University boast strong winning traditions and have produced multiple NBA players and Hall of Famers," said Virginia Union University Vice President for intercollegiate athletics Joseph Taylor. "This opportunity given by the NBA truly strengthens both the school's brand and also highlights our HBCU culture. Virginia Union Athletics thanks the NBA for this opportunity to highlight and showcase our student-athletes and performers."

"Thank you to the CIAA and the NBA for selecting the WSSU Men's Basketball team under the leadership of Cleo Hill Jr. to represent the Southern Division of the CIAA in this prestigious event," said Winston-Salem State University Athletic Director Etienne Thomas. "This opportunity provides visibility for our student-athletes to showcase their athletic ability on the biggest stage available to professional athletes, which many of them aspire to be in the future, while also celebrating who they are as Division II student-athletes achieving academic and championship success, as we prepare them to graduate as champions and depart WSSU to serve their communities. We have a legacy and tradition of excellence and championships at WSSU with a program that includes the Legendary CE "Big House" Gaines, Earl "The Pearl" Monroe, Cleo Hill Sr, and many others who laid the Championship foundation for our current student-athletes to follow. We look forward to painting the City Red with our Championship team, world-renowned Powerhouse Cheerleaders, and the #1 ESPN College band-the Red Sea of Sound (RSOS)."

Earlier this year, during NBA All-Star 2023 in Utah, HBCU programming included the HBCU Event Intern Program, where 13 students served as paid interns across different NBA disciplines to gain experience working in sports and learn from NBA staff. The students also participated in several other career development events and opportunities. Additionally, over the summer, 74 students participated in the NBA HBCU Fellowship program, which provides career development opportunities in the business of basketball for undergraduate and graduate students from HBCUs. The NBA family annually supports HBCUs through additional scholarships, programs, business case competitions, mentorship, networking and more through support of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and academic institutions. The Feb. 17 match-up between Virginia Union and Winston-Salem State will feature an afternoon of competitive on-court action and band performances celebrating HBCU pride. Additional programming to support HBCUs at All-Star 2024 will be announced at a later date.

Tickets for the 2024 NBA HBCU Classic presented by AT&T are on sale now. Visit here to purchase while tickets last. To learn more about the NBA's commitment to HBCUs, click here.

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About the CIAA: Founded in 1912, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) is the first, and longest running, African American athletic conference in the U.S. and one of the most recognized conferences in Division II. The CIAA conducts 14 championships attended by more than 150,000 fans from around the country. The Basketball Tournament has been honored as a 2019 Champion of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism by Sports Destination Management, the leading publication with the largest circulation of sports event planners and tournament directors in the sports tourism market, for both 2018 and 2019. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the CIAA is governed by the Presidents and Chancellors of its 13 member institutions: Bowie State University, Bluefield State University, Claflin University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Lincoln University of Pennsylvania, Livingstone College, Saint Augustine's University, Shaw University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, and Winston-Salem State University. For more information on the CIAA, visit theciaa.com, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter and Instagram.

About Virginia Union University: Virginia Union University is a premier liberal arts urban institution of higher education and center of excellence for the preparation of students and the development of leaders for tomorrow's world. VUU is an HCBU located in Richmond, Virginia nourished by its African American heritage and energized by a commitment to excellence and diversity.

About Winston-Salem State University: Winston-Salem State University fosters the creative thinking, analytical problem-solving, and depth of character needed to transform the world. Rooted in liberal education, WSSU's curriculum prepares students to be thought leaders who have the skills and knowledge needed to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Founded in 1892, WSSU is a historically Black constituent institution of the University of North Carolina with a rich tradition of contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic growth of North Carolina, the region and beyond. Guided by the motto, "Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve," WSSU develops leaders who advance social justice by serving the world with compassion and commitment.

Salem, UT approved the Three Bridges master plan, allowing High Ground Development to begin its next Phase of development on a 530-acre luxury community.

A highly amenitized community, such as Three Bridges, does not exist between Park City and St. George and we believe there will be high demand for homesites, golf memberships and hotel offerings.”

— Ryan Miller, Partner - High Ground Development

SALEM, UTAH, USA, November 16, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ --

The city of Salem, UT approved the Three Bridges master plan, allowing High Ground Development to begin its next Phase of development. Three Bridges will be a 530-acre luxury residential resort community featuring Robert Trent Jones II golf, a surf lake, a luxury hotel, all-season pickleball, hiking and biking trails, fitness and spa, and an event venue.

Three Bridges is envisioned as a multi-generational resort club community that rethinks every aspect of the private club lifestyle and tailors it to the families of today.

“A highly amenitized community, such as Three Bridges, does not exist between Park City and St. George and we believe there will be high demand for homesites, golf memberships and hotel offerings,” said Ryan Miller, Partner - High Ground Development.

Residential:

The initial release of properties will include; custom homesites ranging from .25 acre to 1 acre, and a collection of turn-key village homes.

Reservations are now open with custom homesites ranging from $300,000 – to over $1,000,000.

Amenities:

The private, 18-hole golf course and practice facility, is being designed by the golf architecture firm Robert Trent Jones II. Anticipated completion of the first 9 holes of the golf course will be in Summer 2025 with completion of the full 18 holes by Summer 2026.

“The golf concept will be created with the next generation of the sport in mind. Guests will enjoy over-the-top comfort stations located around the course, a start-of-the-round sports bar with firepits, a full-day café, and a Golf Academy with professional club fitting with swing and ball flight analysis,” Miller said.

Other amenities include the Twin Fin Beach Club and Surf Lake opening in Spring 2026, and a branded-hotel opening in 2027.

Limited Memberships applications will be accepted starting in January 2024.

Economic Impact:

Three Bridges will provide substantial economic impact to Salem and Utah County with over 5,000 direct and indirect jobs created from the onset of development through completion of construction. It is anticipated that at least 150 full-time jobs will be created to service guests and residents.

For more information visit: www.ThreeBridgesUtah.com or contact: Alicia Keller, Vice President of Sales at [email protected] or 385-999-1433.

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