New substation to power Nucor growth
Box Elder News Journal · Brigham City, Utah
Nucor Towers & Structures is set to begin receiving power from Brigham City’s newly built Watery Lane electrical substation, marking a pivotal milestone in the company’s $200 million manufacturing expansion in Box Elder County. Brigham City Administrator Derek Oyler informed the City Council that the electrical connection is expected to go live immediately.
The Watery Lane substation project represents a substantial infrastructure investment designed to supply the heavy industrial power loads required by Nucor’s state-of-the-art utility tower and steel fabrication operations. City leaders highlighted the collaborative planning between municipal power staff and Nucor engineers to deliver reliable electrical capacity.
The project reinforces Box Elder County's growing manufacturing corridor and industrial tax base, bringing expanded high-skill production jobs and long-term economic development to the region.