PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE

REDEVELOPMENT AT THE

EMPIRE CANYON

DALY WEST MINE SITE

May 2008 EPA Publication No. 330-B-08-001 

1907 – DALY WEST MINE

SUMMIT COUNTY, UTAH

DV Luxury Resort, LLC (DVLR) has proposed

the construction of a hotel, spa and 

condominium project at the Daly West Mine

Site, to be known as the Montage Resort & 

Spa. The development will contribute to the 

cleanup of contamination at this former 

mining site in Park City, Utah. DVLR has also

agreed to participate in EPA’s initiative to

encourage environmentally responsible 

redevelopment and reuse of contaminated 

properties (ER3). As an ER3 participant, the 

Montage Resort & Spa will incorporate 

extensi “green” feat ve ures into the design, construction, and operation of the development to

minimize the project’s environmental footprint. 

EPA SITE TEAM 

EPA RPM: 

Kathryn Hernandez 

303-312-6101

EPA Attorney: 

Peggy Livingston 

303-312-6858

EPA Enforcement 

Specialist:

Maureen O’Reilly 

303-312-6402

EPA Media Officer: 

Richard Mylott 

303-312-6654

DOJ Attorney: 

Mark Elmer 

303-844-1352

Background 

Empire Canyon is a historic ore mining and processing area located in Park City, Summit

County, Utah. The Site is situated on the eastern slope of the Wasatch Range,

approximately 25 miles east of Salt Lake City. 

The Empire Canyon Site is located within the Upper Silver Creek Watershed, where 

investigation and cleanup efforts are occurring. In December 2003, EPA and United Park 

City Mines (UPCM) entered into an agreement to conduct a cleanup of the contamination. 

The cleanup action included addressing contaminated sediments and surface water that

exist in Empire Canyon and nearby drainages. It also includes placement of an adequate

cover and containment of the historical Daly West Mine Dump. UPCM recently agreed to

lease a portion of the Empire Canyon Site to DV Luxury Resort, LLC (DVLR). EPA and the

Department of Justice negotiated an agreement with DVLR, a Prospective Lessee

Agreement (PLA), to address the DVLR’s potential CERCLA liability and facilitate the

cleanup and redevelopment.

Environmentally Responsible Redevelopment and Reuse 

(ER3) 

The cleanup and reuse of contaminated sites produces significant environmental benefits. 

However, some development practices can have unintended environmental consequences, 

such as wildlife habitat destruction, stormwater runoff, use of scarce resources, and energy 

consumption. 

By incorporating sustainable practices and principles into their projects, developers of

contaminated sites can minimize the impact of the project on the environment without

sacrificing profitability. This is the goal of EPA’s ER3 initiative. 

CONTACT INFORMATION

STATE AND LOCAL

Park City:

Dana Williams, Mayor 

435-615-5010 

Tom Bakaly, City 

Manager 

435-615-5007

 

Utah DEQ: 

Muhammad Slam, 

Remedial Project 

Manager 

801-536-4178

Property Owner:

Kerry Gee, United Park 

City Mines 

435-615-8395

Property Developer:

Dave Zimmerman, DV 

Luxury Resorts, LLC 

435-655-3678

For more information, please visit http://www.epa.gov/compliance/cleanup/revitalization/er3. 
HISTORIC EMPIRE CANYON

MINING OPERATIONS

HISTORIC EMPIRE CANYON

MINING OPERATIONS

Redevelopment 

DVLR will incorporate the following sustainability features in the proposed Montage 

redevelopment project: 

 Achievement of the U.S. Green Building Council’s green building standard—(LEED) 

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design silver

 A conservation easement for 2800 acres of open space in Park City to offset additional

density from the Montage Project 

 Contribution to the Empire Pass fund for enhanced transportation, recreation 

improvements and open space acquisition 

 Utilize a design team with experience in applying sustainability concepts and principles 

through an integrated design approach

 Development and implementation of a stormwater management plan 

 Development of a plan to minimize the amount of construction debris for landfill disposal 

incorporating the following:

- Recycling all trees as mulch back in the project 

- Use of mine material as backfill in the Hotel construction 

- Recycle unused building materials 

 Use of sustainable exterior building materials with extended life cycles 

 Treatment of groundwater collected by foundation drains via a constructed wetland 

 A native vegetation management plan to improve health and reduce wildfire around the 

site 

 Participation in the Utah Blue Sky Partner Program Visionary Category, purchasing 750 

blocks of wind-generated power 

 An easily accessible recycling collection area that services the entire building 

 Installation of energy efficient lighting controls and an energy usage monitor and 

management system 

 Implementation of indoor air quality performance standards 

 Alternatives to chlorine for disinfecting pools and/or spas, specifically, ozone and bromine 

 Construction of nearby, affordable employee housing 

Utah Blue Sky 

Partner 

Renewable Wind 

Power, Visionary 

Category 

As a Utah Blue Sky 

partner, participants 

purchase electricity 

generated from

clean, renewable 

wind resources in 

“blocks”. The 

Visionary Category 

requires partners to 

purchase at least 

30% of their load or 

50 blocks.

ABOUT LEED

The Montage 

Resort & Spa will

participate in the 

U.S. Green Building 

Council’s Leadership

in Energy and 

Environmental 

Design (LEED) 

program. LEED

recognizes 

achievements and 

promotes expertise 

in green building 

through a 

comprehensive

system. LEED 

ratings reflect 

environmental 

factors including 

energy efficiency, 

water conservation

and use of recycled 

and otherwise 

"green" materials in 

building. 

ARTIST RENDERING OF

PROPOSED MONTAGE DEVELOPMENT