By Terrance Thornton | Independent Newsmedia
A temporary restraining order has been upheld by the Maricopa County Superior Court effectively halting Phoenix construction of an above-ground water line on the southern portion of Mummy Mountain due to resident concerns over the pipeline’s impact — both environmental and aesthetic.
The temporary restraining order was granted and upheld by Judge J. Richard Gama at least until Monday, Aug. 11 while an evidence hearing is set for 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, according to ruling at a July 29 return hearing.
Homes abutting and adjacent to Mummy Mountain are within the Town of Paradise Valley, but water service on the southern portion of the mountain is provided by the city of Phoenix.