Willmar Wind Turbines | Veit

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Veit worker demolition and torching

Veit worker demolition and torching

Demolition, Blasting

Project Overview

Veit contracted with Willmar Municipal Utilities for the decommissioning and demolition of two 80-meter Dewind wind turbines in Willmar, Minnesota. Installed in 2008, the turbines had reached the end of their operational lifecycle and required complete removal. The two wind turbines stood 260 feet tall, with the highest point of 394 feet at the tip of the turbine blade.

Veit’s scope of work included the controlled implosion of the two wind turbines, removal of turbine towers and nacelle components, complete excavation and removal of turbine foundation pads, recycling of concrete and steel materials, and site grading and restoration. The project site was restored to the natural habitat as part of the Willmar Wildlife Management Area.

Market

municipal & public

Owner

Willmar Municipal Utilities

Type of Project

Demolition

Project Scope

Veit’s scope of work included the controlled implosion of the two wind turbines, removal of turbine towers and nacelle components, complete excavation and removal of turbine foundation pads, recycling of concrete and steel materials, and site grading and restoration. The project site was restored to the natural habitat as part of the Willmar Wildlife Management Area.

Duration

March 2026 - June 2026

Challenges We Solved

01.

Close Proximity to Willmar Public Schools

Due to safety concerns for students and staff, the blast was able to be scheduled during the school’s spring break period, allowing the crews to safely implode the structures and with no disruptions to the school. Despite the school’s late spring break start, Veit was able to complete the project safely and ahead of schedule.

02.

Nacelle Imbedded in Ground

A unique challenge the team faced was a nacelle that became embedded approximately 20 feet into the ground after the implosion. Veit leveraged its expertise and utilized its equipment to safely retrieve the unit from the ground, maintaining project momentum.

01.

Close Proximity to Willmar Public Schools

Due to safety concerns for students and staff, the blast was able to be scheduled during the school’s spring break period, allowing the crews to safely implode the structures and with no disruptions to the school. Despite the school’s late spring break start, Veit was able to complete the project safely and ahead of schedule.

02.

Nacelle Imbedded in Ground

A unique challenge the team faced was a nacelle that became embedded approximately 20 feet into the ground after the implosion. Veit leveraged its expertise and utilized its equipment to safely retrieve the unit from the ground, maintaining project momentum.