Rep. Heise Announces Brownfield Grant for Garage Restaurant

- From a press release from the office of state Rep. Kurt Heise (R-Plymouth)

State officials have recently announced that the city of Northville will get nearly $250,000 to clean up a .45-acre site at the western edge of its downtown, enabling developers to to turn a 1940s gasoline service station, garage and drycleaners into an American grill restaurant.

"I am thrilled this money is going to help encourage additional economic development and job creation in the city of Northville," said Rep. Kurt Heise, R-Plymouth. "This is a great achievement for City Manager Patrick Sullivan, the Mayor and the Northville City Council as they worked together and with local business owners Bill and Mark Evasic and the State to make this happen."

The Clean Michigan Initiative Brownfield Redevelopment Grant will be used to clean the soil and install a barrier system under the 6,500 square foot building on the site.

Plans are in the works to renovate the building to maintaining its unique and historical look and turn it into a restaurant called "The Garage." Developers are investing about $1.365 million into the project.

"Like most of Southeastern Michigan, we are struggling to maintain our downtown and bring jobs to our city. We are excited to work with the state and private developers to turn this former eyesore in downtown Northville into an exciting restaurant which will employ 22 people and enhance the quality of life for our residents," Sullivan said.