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Administrator says ECDC has expressed interest in Marathon Hall dormitory; building needs extensive work
Summary
County staff reported that the Economic Development Corporation (ECDC) has offered to pursue renovation of the former Marathon Hall dormitory in Wausau; staff warned the building has significant condition issues and demolition or major renovation could cost well more than funds currently set aside.
County Administrator Leonard updated the Extension Education and Economic Development Committee on an expression of interest from the Economic Community Development Corporation (ECDC) to acquire and renovate the former Marathon Hall dormitory at 518 South Seventh Avenue in Wausau.
Leonard said ECDC’s expression of interest proposes using the building for temporary housing for newly arrived refugee families, supportive housing for students and short‑term housing for unhoused women, along with nonprofit and workforce development uses. ECDC indicated a willingness to renovate at its own cost and to return the building to the county if it fails to execute the plan.
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