FMTC fiber permit approved; wind‑turbine foundation work advancing in Page County

The Page County Board approved a county utility permit for FMTC fiber and heard construction updates from a wind‑project representative on site preparations and upcoming foundation pours.

A motion to approve the FMTC fiber permit passed by voice vote after staff presented the permit and a supervisor moved approval. The board took that action without further discussion.

Later in the meeting, Kelsey (project representative) told the board that site prep and dirt work for turbine foundations in Page County are underway and that foundation pours are expected to begin in June, weather permitting. She said the project team was working to maintain overhead‑wire clearances for upcoming deliveries and that deliveries and tower erections remain dependent on weather; the schedule changes frequently. Kelsey also said crew supervisors had addressed a local Facebook‑posted concern about an incident during deliveries and that project staff issued internal guidance and a follow‑up email to the crew.

Why it matters: Approving a utility permit clears an administrative step for local fiber work. The wind project’s foundation and delivery milestones affect road and site traffic, construction scheduling and neighborhood concerns; the team said it will continue to provide regular updates.