MidAmerican Energy: anchor-bolt cages set to begin in Page County; turbine deliveries expected mid‑to‑late month

A MidAmerican Energy representative told Page County supervisors on July 2 that foundation work for planned wind turbines is underway in the county and that delivery of turbine components is expected toward the middle to late part of the month.

John Huff, a MidAmerican Energy representative, said rebar and concrete foundation work has taken place “mostly in the southwest portion of the Page County project area.” He said anchor-bolt cages — the steel structures that secure turbine towers to concrete foundations — were being built and the first installation in Page County was expected the next day.

“As those are installed, we draw closer to the delivery of wind turbine components like the tower, the blades, and the nacelles,” Huff said, adding that larger cranes already are operating in Fremont County but will appear in Page County only once components begin arriving. He said the project team intends to notify county officials in advance of major deliveries and crane mobilizations.

Huff said the current week was short for construction because of the holiday; trenching and directional boring are underway in Page County but major component work will follow foundation and anchor-bolt installation. He offered to provide a further update in the coming weeks as schedules firm up.

Why it matters: anchor-bolt and foundation work are precursors to major deliveries and crane operations that affect local traffic, road use and logistics around work sites. Project notices from the developer will precede large equipment moves, Huff said.