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School board approves about $80,345 to power Red Devil Ranch center pivot after debate over costs and water
Summary
The Uinta County School District #1 Board approved roughly $80,345 to complete electrical work for a center-pivot irrigation system at the district’s Red Devil Ranch after discussion about transformer and Rocky Mountain Power costs, water rights and long-term operations.
The Uinta County School District #1 Board of Trustees voted to fund electrical work to power a center-pivot irrigation system at the district’s Red Devil Ranch, approving a motion that specified roughly $80,345 for installation and related work.
Board members spent extended time reviewing the project’s electrical and water infrastructure before voting. Mr. Ellis, who leads the ranch program, told the board the project requires a 200-amp service and a step-down transformer. “CD Electric” provided a quote in the board packet for about $33,000 to supply and step down the transformer, he said. Rocky Mountain Power’s cost to set new poles and wiring was discussed as roughly $46,000–$46,500, and board members and staff added conduit and related work to…
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