MidAmerican Energy says 21‑turbine Shenandoah Hills project remains on track for service by end of year; FCC approval for lighting pending

Kelsey Ballard, a MidAmerican Energy representative, told the Page County Board of Supervisors that work on the Shenandoah Hills wind project in Page County is progressing toward an in‑service date by the end of 2025.

"We do still expect the project to be in service by the end of this year," Ballard said. She reported that the 21 turbine centers in Page County have been staked and crews are building entrances, grading turbine roads and installing underground collection cable. Ballard said turbine deliveries are expected to begin around mid‑June.

Ballard said MidAmerican is working under a road‑use agreement with county crews and is coordinating on bridges and culverts. She noted ongoing safety planning and that a 9‑1‑1 drill is scheduled with EMS providers in Page and Fremont counties and the city of Shenandoah.

On lighting and tower equipment, Ballard said the project has FAA approval for the ADLS tower but is still awaiting FCC approval: "we've received FAA approval but are still awaiting the FCC approval to then further develop that part of the project." She described neighborhood outreach as ongoing and said about six additional neighbor agreements were still in negotiation.

Supervisors and members of the public raised traffic‑control and safety concerns. One supervisor said residents reported unflagged equipment on gravel roads and said flagging, signage and use of traffic control need emphasis. Ballard said the construction team conducts daily safety talks and will reinforce flagging and signage practices.

Ballard described logistics coordination for deliveries and utility crossings: "Generally that's a coordinated effort with the utility and the delivery crews... our delivery crews will coordinate with the applicable utility as the days get closer to those happening." She also said county staff would receive ongoing updates and provided contact information for questions.

Additional details discussed in the meeting: the county has 21 building permits submitted (one per turbine), two proposed turbine locations from earlier plans were not proceeding so the build‑out is 21 rather than 23, and no turbine foundations (concrete bases) had yet been poured in Page County at the time of the update. Ballard said mag‑chloride applications for more permanent dust control were planned to start the following week.

Board members asked MidAmerican to continue regular updates and to proactively notify county staff if problems arise during construction. Ballard said MidAmerican and its on‑site teams are available to answer citizen questions and to coordinate with county staff.