Comments on: Traffic Delays, Power Outages As Huge Equipment Is Moved From Pensacola To Brewton

By: Suzie B

Suzie B — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 22:53:06 +0000

Anita Grogan – it appears that they are trying to be done by 10 am each morning. The 2nd one should move much smoother than the first. The move down 9 mile to Hwy29 was well orchestrated and kudos to all involved. Keep in mind that once they reach the end of Hwy 29, they will make a right on US 31 and stay on that, not take 113 that heads up to the interstate. The later you leave, the less chance that they will be traveling. Hope that helps.

By: HelpFindEscapedRoyOnFacebook

HelpFindEscapedRoyOnFacebook — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 16:03:19 +0000

Was said it’s General Electric. Italy. Once rotar is sealed they son’t want to open it up; therefore, this mode of transport in one piece.

By: Anita Grogan

Anita Grogan — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 13:26:25 +0000

We have to make a trip to birmingham alabama leaving on monday morning. Wondering if the generator move will effect the flow of traffic on hwy 29. Are they letting cars go around the transport. Does anyone know for sure if the caravan will be on hwy29 by 8am on monday. We have doctor’s appointments and cannot leave before 8 am, would really push us to make our appointments if we are delayed by the caravan; hoping someone has the info we need.

By: bin

bin — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 08:08:40 +0000

they are usually dissembled at the manufacture, shipped over and reassembled at destination from the same techs

By: Suzie B

Suzie B — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 01:32:12 +0000

Wednesday night, it will be starting on 9 mile Road – very close to Copter. They had it parked there today. It will go west on 9 mile to Hwy 29 then north on Hwy 29. They have no way of knowing how fast they can move due to all the obstacles and challenges but seem to be doing pretty well time wise. Keep in mind, another one is going to be moved in a few days so folks may want to plan accordingly.

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 13:46:10 +0000

“They should just hoist it thru the air with 1000 helicopters.
All problems solved!”

I would’ve just called UPS, but I like your idea better!

By: jeeperman

jeeperman — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 13:22:01 +0000

They should just hoist it thru the air with 1000 helicopters.
All problems solved!

By: Sandy

Sandy — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 01:21:19 +0000

Thanks to Georgia Pacific for investing in Brewton, Al!

By: Adam Gowin

Adam Gowin — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:10:05 +0000

A lot of you need to relax,it will be ok,I promise.There is plenty of precautionary measures being taken by MANY people assisting in this move. This is planning that has been happening since July.One asked why not put the turbine on a low boy? Well,in order to lift/lower,inflate/deflate tires,and have the ability to steer 14 axles,you need a trailer that is workable in all of these aspects.You can not build a low boy with these type of specs…Damaging roads? Olive Rd,9 mile,and 29 are soon to be repaved because they are,or are getting in poor shape. As for shipping the turbine to Ascend or Gulf Power.Consider how much harder it would be to come out of either location,not to mention neither facility does not have the equipment to load/unload this unit. Like one person said,leave it to the experts. Trust me,when it comes to heavy haul transport,local,city,and state exhaust all “avenues” possible with the least amount of incidents.

By: well

well — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 23:21:24 +0000

Mr. Covan, most adults are more than capable of dealing with a small inconvenience, yes I said most.
For those of us worrying about what the engineers designed…
Some famous last words to consider are, it looked good on paper.