by Fix MI State | Jan 12, 2017 | Roads & Bridges, Dams & Other, Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Stormwater & Wastewater
Contact: Kelly Chesney 313-909-8203 kellyc@businessleadersformichigan.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BLM Outlines Roadmap for Jump-Starting MI Infrastructure Improvements Independent Study Supports Findings of Governor’s Infrastructure Commission DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2016 –...
by Fix MI State | Jan 3, 2017 | Stormwater & Wastewater
TRAVERSE CITY — Data from a years-long, multimillion-dollar effort to inventory the city’s stormwater and sewer system and create plans to sustainably fund the infrastructure’s upkeep likely will send local leaders searching for creative ways to shoulder...
by Fix MI State | Dec 30, 2016 | Stormwater & Wastewater, Roads & Bridges
The leaking sewer line behind the massive sinkhole on 15 Mile in Fraser is a county-owned main, an official said Friday. “It is our line,” said Tom Stockel, construction engineer for the Macomb County Public Works Office. “It’s not the city of Detroit’s, it’s not...
by Fix MI State | Dec 23, 2016 | Dams & Other, Michigan beaches, Drinking Water & Recreational Waters, Roads & Bridges, Stormwater & Wastewater
On Dec. 5, 2016 The 21st Century Infrastructure Commission, composed of industry experts, educators, business leaders, and government officials from across the state, released its report that provides a long-term strategy to address Michigan’s infrastructure...
by Fix MI State | Dec 19, 2016 | Stormwater & Wastewater
An innovative partnership to link stormwater management with workforce development will be under way soon at Detroit’s Central High School. Initially the project will see a private company, Parjana Distribution, installing its system of below-ground plastic...
by Fix MI State | Dec 1, 2016 | Stormwater & Wastewater
Detroit — When torrential rains flooded east side basements with sewer water this summer, less than half of the pumps meant to keep the water at bay were operating. Early findings from an investigation into the July and August sewage backups commissioned by the...