Owner's Engineer in the construction of this 70 MW wind energy development comprised of 28 turbines.

Operational as of December 2010, this wind energy facility features 28 Clipper 2.5 MW Liberty Turbines constructed on challenging terrain along a ridge top and through state-owned forest.  In order to maintain the project's aggressive construction schedule, Atwell's on-site engineer assessed construction related design issues, assisted with daily inspections, and ensured environmental compliance.  As such, Atwell participated in weekly project updates to address interconnection issues and permitting compliance, and helped coordinate the project's request for information (RFI) system.  On behalf of the project owner, Atwell corresponded with vendors and negotiated terms of purchase and delivery to procure long-lead substation components.  Overall, Atwell acted in the Owner's best interests throughout the project from conception to commercial operation.

Environmental due diligence on 304-acres to facilitate development of a solar energy facility.

Atwell provided a Critical Issues Analysis (CIA), Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) report, and Boundary/ALTA Survey and assisted the client in negotiations during the real estate transaction to provide for seller required exceptions and easements for certain irrigation equipment.  The CIA was conducted to identify and analyze the natural, social and environmental issues in the proposed project area that could potentially impact the siting and development of a solar facility and to identify the time sensitive items that would likely need to be addressed during the permitting process.  Included in the CIA was a complete permitting matrix identifying zoning and entitlement, environmental, construction, and regulatory issues for all applicable federal, state and local agencies.

The Phase I ESA was completed in accordance with the real estate transaction requirements.  In addition to a lot split of an existing parcel to satisfy the land sale contract, Atwell provided an analysis of existing easements and proposed easements, setbacks and Central Arizona Canal easements in accordance with the local zoning jurisdiction to assist the client in negotiating the purchase of the property to insure adequate usable area for the solar energy project.  To round out the various services, Atwell completed a Biological Resource Evaluation on the property involving technical consultation with the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

36 wind turbines located on 18,000 acres of land.

The Providence Heights Wind Farm is located in 28 sections spanning approximately 18,000 acres.  The project will include construction of 36 turbines, power substation, meteorological towers, electrical collection lines and access roads.  As part of the project team, Atwell established a GPS control network, provided construction staking of the wind farm facilities, completed a boundary survey, zoning exhibit and assessment plat for the entire project as required by the municipality