Seward, NE – Laminated Wood Systems, Inc. (LWS) has received orders from a single wind developer to supply laminated wood transmission structures for two separate wind farm projects.  The first project is located in the Brookings, SD area and will require 231 laminated wood transmission poles that will comprise a total of 210 structures.  The second project is located in southern Minnesota and will require 163 laminated wood poles.

Both transmission projects consist of single pole, double circuit construction, 115kV & 34.5kV.  The developer chose to use laminated wood structures due to the tight construction schedule requirements of both projects. 

On the Brookings, SD project, LWS was able to procure much of the hardware prior to receiving the order, so as to insure timely delivery of the completed structure kits.  LWS actually began production mere days after receiving the order and will have all 210 structure kits delivered within 10 weeks.

The pre-drilled laminated wood structure kits will be stake delivered and include all attachment hardware and required foundation systems. Laminated wood transmission structures are manufactured from an abundant, renewable timber resource and are not subject to shortages and surcharges.  Wood has the least “cradle-to-grave” impact on the environment when compared to steel or concrete and is also a natural carbon offset/sequester.

Contact us for more information on laminated wood transmission structures and other cost-saving LWS products.