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Contamination Cleanup Effort in Cheboygan to Create New Development Opportunities

Contact:  Robert McCann (517) 241-7397
Agency: Environmental Quality


March 23, 2006

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm and Department of Environmental Quality Director Steven E. Chester today announced that $200,000 has been authorized to address contamination at the site of a former dry cleaning operation in Cheboygan. The work will address the environmental concerns at the site and create the opportunity for redevelopment of the property.

“It is imperative for the state to partner with local communities to redevelop our cities,” said Governor Granholm. “These projects allow us to create a real investment in Michigan’s environmental and economic future.”

The project is part of Governor Granholm's Jobs Today Initiative that will put thousands of Michigan residents to work through construction and development projects. Funding will be used to remove contaminated soils and restore the site in order to reduce risks to public health and prepare the site for redevelopment. Upon completion of the cleanup, the property is expected to be redeveloped into retail stores.

“This project will create new opportunities for Cheboygan, and demonstrates our commitment to providing for a healthy environment and a healthy economy throughout Michigan,” said Director Chester.

The building on the property, located at 922 S. Main, has been used as a dry cleaning facility and laundromat since 1973. In 1992, solvent contamination resulting from improper storage tank filling operations was discovered and a limited contaminated soil removal was subsequently performed. Recent investigations by the DEQ indicate that solvent contamination still exists in the soil that may pose an indoor air risk to commercial properties in the area.

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Revised March 23, 2006 by Pat Watson

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