Representatives of SIRQ Construction company, members of the Farmington City Council, and residents of the Farmington community gathered at 1397 West Cook Lane on Thursday, Nov. 7, for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Farmington Ivy Acres Park. Community members cheered as the representatives of the city dug their shovels into the earth, signifying the commencement of the eagerly-anticipated community space.

The 10-acre park will include a wide variety of state-of-the-art recreation areas, including a splash pad, basketball and pickleball courts, and an obstacle course. A pavilion and lounge area will provide excellent space for walking and relaxation and the unique City Tree sculpture will add an aesthetically pleasing touch to the natural landscape. Additionally, the park’s impressive playground area will be home to the largest slide in Davis County. With its many exciting features, the Ivy Acres Park is sure to be a place of exercise and enjoyment for all. 

Farmington City received eight proposals from companies interested in constructing the park and ultimately selected SIRQ Construction for the project. During the Oct. 15 City Council meeting, the first item of business was for the council to consider the approval of SIRQ Construction to be the Construction Manager and General Contractor for the park, which the council unanimously agreed to. 

In their discussion, the council members in attendance, along with Mayor Brett Anderson, emphasized SIRQ Construction’s decisiveness in planning for the Ivy Acres Park as well as its outstanding qualifications. “It sounds like a really good contractor, and very assertive instead of holding back,” said councilmember Amy Shumway. “They seem really excited.” 

Likewise, the references for the company, which were made available to Farmington residents on the City Council website in the documents packet from the Oct. 15 meeting, spoke of SIRQ Construction’s dedication to completing past projects with the highest quality. 

“Working with SIRQ Construction was a pleasure,” Stephen Marchbanks, Facilities Director for Lehi City, wrote in his review. “Their dedication, problem-solving skills, and professionalism were evident throughout the project.” 

Expressing a similar opinion, Doug Lund, President and CEO of Utah’s Hogle Zoo, wrote, “I especially appreciate SIRQ’s commitment to challenging work, to excellence and to successful outcomes. Our team can always count on SIRQ to deliver even during tough times.” 

Farmington City’s partnership with one of the top commercial construction companies in Utah lays the foundation for the project, with work on the park to begin this winter. 

Because Farmington City has elected for a construction manager/general contractor method for building the park, SIRQ Construction will work with the City to design and engineer sections of the park and partner with subcontractors to complete specific sections. This collaborative process will ensure that the project draws upon the expertise of each subcontractor, remains within budget, and benefits from the contributions of local project experience. 

Ivy Acres Park is anticipated to be completed in September of 2025.