Brownfield Sites for Redevelopment

The BRACG provides support through the following programs:

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the BRACG two grants totaling $400,000 to complete environmental assessments on brownfield sites with known or suspected petroleum or non-petroleum hazardous materials. Currently, Greater Gratiot Development, Inc. staff is compiling a list of potential sites for redevelopment, which will be prioritized for assessments based on criteria including human health hazard and redevelopment potential. Look for a list of potential sites to be posted on this website in the near future.

All Michigan brownfield projects require the cooperation of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to ensure that properties are cleaned up to a standard that is safe for future use. The State of Michigan strives to have the best Brownfield Law in the nation, in terms of environmental protection for residents, liability protection for new facility owners, and incentive packages allowable under the law. Gratiot County is a model community for cooperation between federal, state, and local government agencies. The MDEQ recently performed Phase I and Phase II assessments on the 20-acre former Sumner Township dump, allowing the Gratiot County Parks & Recreation Commission to further consider expanding the adjacent Paul Hubscher County Park.

Liability protection from existing contamination. TIF reimbursement for eligible demolition/cleanup costs. Potential environmental assessments through federal grants. Typically below average land costs.

 

 

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