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Three Rivers municipal officials are moving forward with a plan to dismantle the Portage Plant Dam.
During their twice-a-month meeting Tuesday, Mayor Tom Lowry and commissioners agreed to partner with Portage Power Co. and pursue a state grant to finance an important step in the process.
Lowry said funding would cover 90 percent of the $100,000 cost of a feasibility study targeting critical steps – including environmental-related issues – in the potential removal process. The grant is being sought through a division of the state’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.
City officials said Portage Power Co. has committed to covering the 10 percent difference, should the grant be issued.
The article isn’t specific as to where it is located. Where is the Portage dam located?
$100,000 just for a feasability study? Just the study?
Who is the Portage Dam Company?
Why isn’t the Portage Dam Company maintainig or removing the dam?
Why does the Portage Dam need to be removed?
Ballpark estimate for the actual dam removal?
The Portage Plant Dam is a privately owned dam, constructed in 1922. It is located north of East Hoffman Street, and east of Portage Avenue.