Central Lake begins downtown redevelopment project
Demolition crews begin tearing down a deteriorating downtown Central Lake building as part of a redevelopment effort nearly four years in the making. The village is working with state officials to address environmental contamination and prepare the property for future businesses, additional parking and wider sidewalks.
CENTRAL LAKE — The Village of Central Lake has begun work to address an unsafe, environmentally-contaminated property in its downtown area, with plans to prepare the site for future development and business opportunities. The village and Downtown Development Authority have worked on the project for nearly four years, exploring options to preserve and repurpose the existing structure. Several private investors and engineers evaluated the property but determined it was unsafe for public use.
The village partnered with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to address environmental contamination and prepare the site for safe public use and potential redevelopment.
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