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Grand Rapids showcases new public works facility at 1500 Scribner, highlights salt dome and winter readiness
Summary
City Manager Mark Washington, Public Works Director John Gorney and Emergency Manager Benjamin Rance toured the new public works facility at 1500 Scribner, describing a fleet valued at more than $23,000,000, more than 200 pieces of equipment, and a 7,700-ton salt dome while urging residents to prepare for winter.
Grand Rapids City Manager Mark Washington and Public Works Director John Gorney showcased the city's new public works facility at 1500 Scribner and described the city's winter readiness measures while Emergency Manager Benjamin Rance urged residents to stock emergency supplies.
Mark Washington, the city manager, said the old public works site at 201 Market was sold and is now the site of the Acro Street Amphitheatre, and that "we were able to use some of the proceeds from the sale to help finance, this construction as well as deposit in affordable housing fund." Washington added…
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