This project is proposed by Foresignt Wind Energy, LLC has applied for a 50-year easement over Arizona State Land northwest of Seligman.The purpose of feasibility studies and potential development and construction of a wind energy generating facility (referred to at the Boquillas Project).
More specifically, the applicant plans to utilize the State land parcels for a right-of-way access easement, a transmission line (tie line) easement, and a wind farm easement. The wind turbines are proposed to be located along the mesa at the top of the Vermillion (Aubrey) Cliffs.
Here is a map showing the location of the proposed wind farm.
Each of the small squares is a one square mile section, so this map covers about 28 miles across. The red line is Interstate 40 and the diagonal line running off the upper left side of the map is Historic Highway 66 leading westward from the town of Seligman.
Don't expect this project to have a major impact on the town of Seligman. I understand that the components of the wind generators are imported from plants outside the USA. The contractors come from out of state, and very little local labor will be employed as work is specialized. Even the maintenance is expected to be provided by the same contractors that come in to build the windfarm.
The BIG winners in this project will be the Navajo Indians, as they will own a majority interest in the project and will be able to sell the electricity produced by this wind farm. Read their Newspaper article and their Press Release.
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