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Candidates say Evonik closure raises remediation questions and slow‑track reuse planning
Summary
The upcoming closure of the Evonik facility prompted candidates to call for environmental testing, remediation planning and a long timetable for reuse; suggestions included parks, trails, youth facilities and limited residential use depending on cleanup needs.
The forum’s candidates responded to a question about the upcoming closing of Evonik in the city, stressing uncertainty about contamination, the need for remediation studies and the time it will take to repurpose the site.
"It is gonna take a lot of effort, especially with the new EPA requirements. You're talking about an industry that's been there for a…
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