Wabasha DEED Cleanup Grant

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) this week announced $977,381 in Contamination Cleanup and Investigation grants to six communities statewide.

The grants will help the awarded communities fund the assessment and cleanup of contaminated sites for private redevelopment.

DEED awarded the city of Wabasha $16,650 in investigation funding for the Allegheny Apartments.

This 0.54-acre site. Historically used as a gas station and auto repair shop, the site will be redeveloped into an apartment building with 50 units.

It is anticipated this project will create one job and increase the tax base by $135,767. Matching funds will be provided by the Wabasha Port Authority and other grant sources.

DEED's Contamination Cleanup Grants cover up to 75% of the costs of removing contamination at approved polluted sites.