Route Evaluation Study

St. Lawrence Wind Farm

Town of Cape Vincent, New York

CME Project No. 09-010d

Prepared for:

Acciona Wind Energy USA

165 Jordan Road
Troy, New York 12180

Prepared by:

17 Computer Drive West

Albany, New York 12205-1683
(518) 446-0396

October 14, 2009

1. Introduction, Purpose and Proposed Project
Acciona Wind Energy USA is proposing to construct a wind-powered, electric generating project
in the Town of Cape Vincent (Jefferson County, New York) starting in the Winter of 2010 and
ending in December 2011. The project is currently being progressed based on 53 wind tower
sites using an Acciona CIII (1.5 MW) turbine. The project will also include a system of gravel
access roads, a buried electrical collection system, a substation, and an approximate 9 mile,
115kV transmission line. Approximately 14 miles of gravel access roads will be constructed to
access the tower sites. Refer to Figures 1 and 2 for the regional location map and the proposed
tower locations which shows the maximum of 53 wind tower sites.

During construction there will be temporary increases in truck traffic on area roadways served by
the project. The purpose of this evaluation is to document the existing transportation conditions
in the area and identify probable local travel routes, constraints, and proposed improvements.

2. Methodology
A field inventory, photo log, and visual assessment were conducted to evaluate possible travel
routes. Sample roadway characteristics and conditions were documented. Representatives
from the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Main Office, NYSDOT Region
7, Jefferson County and the Towns of Cape Vincent and Lyme Highway Departments were
contacted to understand jurisdictional concerns and permit requirements. A local travel route was
established based on consultations the applicant has had with representatives from NYSDOT
Region 7. The regional routing plan is based on the wind tower components coming from either
the Port of Oswego or from Iowa. Research was conducted on wind turbine transportation
requirements, and a potential worst-case design vehicle was evaluated to identify possible
intersection improvements.

3. Vehicle Types
The number, size and type of trucks depend on the specific project and the equipment being
hauled. Turbine components and associated truck trips can generally be classified as follows:

Wind Turbine Equipment

• Blade Sections – Blades are transported on trailers with one to three blades per vehicle.
Blades typically control the length of the design vehicle, and the radius of the curves
along the travel route to the site. Specialized transport vehicles are designed with
articulating (manual or self steering) rear axles to allow maneuverability through curves.
• Tower Sections – Typically transported in three or four sections depending on the
supplier. Towers generally can control the height and width of the design vehicle
dimensions.
• Nacelle – The turbine and related elements are typically the heaviest component
transported.
• Hub and Nose Cone – Typically transported with one or more of the same element on a
vehicle. These elements are not critical elements related to design vehicle dimensions.
• Escort Vehicles.

Construction Equipment and Materials

• Construction of Site Roads – Conventional trucks carrying stone, gravel and
miscellaneous construction equipment.
• Crane – For assembly of the wind towers, cranes are transported in sections over
numerous trips to the site. Assembled cranes may be crawled between tower sites.
• Concrete trucks for tower foundations.
• Construction staff and other incidental truck trips.

Acciona Wind Energy USA, St. Lawrence Wind Project

Engineers, Planners and Surveyors Route Evaluation Study- Page 1
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