Contact: Tom Thieding, 608-210-6767 tom.thieding@wedc.org
Link to News Release: http://inwisconsin.com/press_releases/milwaukee-sag-august/
MADISON, Wis.,August 28, 2013 – The City of Milwaukee has been awarded a $100,000 Site Assessment Grant by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to assist in environmental monitoring at the Menomonee Valley Industrial Center.
The grant will reimburse the city for conducting post-construction groundwater monitoring in the 133 acre site. This will facilitate redevelopment of the remaining available 10 acres in the industrial center.
The Brownfield Site Assessment Grant (SAG) Program is a state program for WEDC to grant funds to local governments to perform environmental investigations, demolition of structures, removal of abandoned containers and underground tank systems.
About Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) leads economic development efforts for the state by advancing Wisconsin’s business climate. WEDC nurtures business growth and job creation by providing resources, technical support and financial assistance to companies, partners and communities in Wisconsin. WEDC has four focus areas: business and industry development, economic and community development, entrepreneurship and innovation and international business development. Together with more than 600 regional and local business development partners, it represents a highly responsive and coordinated network. Visit http://www.inwisconsin.com or follow WEDC on Twitter @_InWisconsin to learn more.
