NOTICE OF PROJECT PLAN PUBLIC HEARING
Ely Township
Ely Township will hold a public hearing on the proposed DWSRF Greenwood Water System Improvements Project for the purpose of receiving comments from interested persons. The hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at the Ely Township Hall, 1555 County Road 496, Ishpeming, MI 49849. The purpose of the proposed project is to demolish the current wellhouse at the Greenwood location, build a new water treatment building, and construct a water treatment system. Included in the water treatment system is the installation of a standby generator. The negative impacts expected with the proposed project is the potential for rate increases and the possibility of increased truck traffic on County Road CZ. Positive impacts include a more efficient and reliable water supply system and backup power capability at the new water treatment building. The estimated cost to users for the proposed project will be $2,000,000.
A copy of the plan detailing the proposed project are available for inspection at the Ely Township Hall. Written comments received before the hearing record is closed on May 15, 2024, will receive responses in the final project plan. Written comments should be sent to the Ely Township Hall, Attn: Jeremy Laakso, 1555 County Road 496, Ishpeming, MI 49849 or by email supervisor@elytwp.com