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Governor Doyle Announces $1.7 Million in Brownfields Grants to Jump-Start Redevelopment in 31 Communities
For Immediate Release: March 14, 2008
Contact:
Tony Hozeny, Department of Commerce, 608-267-9661
Contact: Carla Vigue, Office of the Governor, 608-261-2162
Andrew Savagian, Department of Natural Resources, 608-261-6422
MADISON - Governor Jim Doyle announced $1.7 million in grants to assess contamination at abandoned or underused properties in 31 communities across the state. Brownfields Site Assessment Grants provide seed money to local governments for demolition, environmental assessments and removal of abandoned tanks and containers.
"The cleanup and safe reuse of brownfield properties is about more than just renewing damaged or vacant land, it also helps spur additional reinvestment in these communities over the long haul," Governor Doyle said. "These grants will help grow Wisconsin by offering cities, towns, villages and counties a chance to revitalize their urban centers."
The site assessment grants will fund 46 projects that help redevelop brownfields, which are abandoned, idle, or underused industrial or commercial properties where redevelopment is hindered by real or perceived contamination. The grants will provide funds for environmental activities on 230 acres of land including 69 site assessments and investigations, the demolition of 74 buildings or structures and the removal of more than 37 tanks, drums and other abandoned containers. More than 20 grants were awarded to rural communities looking to spur economic growth in less populated areas.
To date, approximately $11.6 million has been awarded to 180 communities to begin investigation and cleanup on 1,185 acres. These activities included 648 site assessments and investigations, the removal of more than 440 storage tanks, and the demolition of more than 450 structures and buildings.
Local governments have pledged more than $1.9 million in additional funds for these projects, far above the 20 percent match required through the application process.
The following local governments are receiving grants:
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Cities, Towns, Villages and Counties
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| City of Algoma |
Riverfront Redevelopment |
$30,000 |
| City of Antigo |
McMillion Hotel |
$17,000 |
| City of Beloit |
Harris Ace Hardware Site |
$30,000 |
| Village of Cambria |
Robin Hendrickson Property |
$25,250 |
| Village of Clinton |
Former Doug's Garage |
$25,000 |
| Village of Cross Plains |
Zander's Creamery |
$69,612* |
| City of Janesville |
803 South Jackson Street |
$30,000 |
| City of Kaukauna |
Former Gunderson Cleaners |
$25,000 |
| City of Kenosha |
4710 47th Avenue |
$29,750 |
| City of Kenosha |
4722 47th Avenue |
$29,750 |
| City of Kenosha |
3604 67th Street - Parrone Site |
$29,875 |
| City of Kenosha |
Poltrock Site |
$29,875 |
| City of Lake Mills |
621 E. Lake Street |
$30,000 |
| City of Manitowoc |
Former Mirro Manufacturing |
$18,120* |
| City of Manitowoc |
Automobile Service Facility - Lakeview Centre Mall |
$29,800 |
| City of Marinette |
Colonial Building Property |
$30,000 |
| City of Milwaukee |
104 E. Nash Street |
$20,000 |
| City of Milwaukee |
Rodgers Lab |
$28,000 |
| City of Milwaukee |
1232-40 W. Fond du Lac Avenue |
$29,990 |
| City of Milwaukee |
3500 W. Burleigh St. |
$29,990 |
| Village of N. Fond du Lac |
Lakeshore Redevelopment |
$17,600 |
| City of Peshtigo |
Former Badger Paper Mill |
$50,000 |
| Town of Plover |
Robert Becker Property |
$52,388 |
| City of Portage |
Mael Property |
$55,000 |
| City of Prairie du Chien |
Herreid Parcel |
$30,000 |
| City of Prairie du Chien |
Quality Wood Redevelopment |
$75,000 |
| City of Richland Center |
254 E. Haseltine Street |
$30,000 |
| Village of Waunakee |
American Legion Parcel |
$30,000 |
| City of Wisconsin Dells |
Nemitz Laundry |
$30,000 |
| City of Wisconsin Rapids |
RCH Enterprises |
$30,000 |
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Redevelopment and Community Development Authorities (RDAs and CDAs)
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| City of Appleton RDA |
Eagle Supply & Plastics |
$30,000 |
| City of Ashland HA |
Roffers Construction - Beaser Red. |
$100,000 |
| City of Chilton RDA |
Larson Cleaners Property |
$28,500 |
| Village of Grafton CDA |
Goodman Building |
$24,875 |
| City of Green Bay RDA |
Larsen Canning Redevelopment |
$30,000 |
| RDA of Milwaukee |
2721 N. Martin Luther King Drive |
$17,000 |
| RDA of Milwaukee |
2307-09 N. 6th Street |
$25,000 |
| RDA of Milwaukee |
1638-40 N. 31st Street |
$30,000 |
| City of Oconto CDA |
Kelly Pickle Redev. (Parcels A,B,C) |
$100,000 |
| City of Oshkosh RDA |
Marathon Station & Heis Bakery |
$78,500 |
| City of Prairie du Chien RDA |
Former Joe's Service Station |
$30,000 |
| City of West Allis CDA |
Former Mykonos Restaurant |
$29,875 |
| City of West Allis CDA |
Plating Engineering Company |
$29,875 |
| City of West Allis CDA |
Power House (Allis Chalmers) |
$29,875 |
| City of West Allis CDA |
101 Block (Former Pressed Steel) |
$99,500 |
| City of Whitewater CDA |
Former 5-Points One Stop |
$30,000 |
*Indicates partial funding
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