Brownfield Redevelopment
Former Eloise Psychiatric Hospital
City of Westland, Wayne County, MI
ERG is providing due diligence, assessment, and Brownfield services for the redevelopment of the former Eloise Psychiatric Hospital in Westland, Michigan. The project involves the redevelopment of the former Eloise Psychiatric Hospital including the environmental assessment, due care evaluation and management of contaminated soil and groundwater present at the property, demolition of the former boiler house, bakery and fire houses (existing blighted structures), creation of new commercial space, and preservation of the historic Kay Beard Building.
The project is expected to be completed in three phases with a completion date of 2023. The first phase would include partial rehabilitation of the Kay Beard Building and the launch of a haunted attraction themed event center. Followed by the development of additional paranormal themed entertainment attractions and a paranormal themed hotel, including complete historic restoration of the original lobby and the creation of a themed “ghost bar and restaurant.”
SERVICES PROVIDED
Soil and Groundwater Investigations
Site Remediation
Real Estate Assessments and Due Diligence
Brownfield Redevelopment
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
ERG is in the process of completing a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), a Baseline Environmental Assessment (BEA) and Due Care documentation plans for the new property ownership team.
In addition, ERG is providing the developer with Brownfield incentive services, including general incentives consulting services, assisting the City of Westland with the development of a Brownfield Redevelopment Plan, procurement of a grand for cleanup of petroleum related contamination, and the preparation of an Act 381 Work Plan for school tax capture, in addition to local tax capture.
The proposed Brownfield eligible activities for the redevelopment total approximately $5,800,000, and include:
Phase I and II ESA and BEA
ACM survey and abatement
Due Care Investigation
Contaminated Soil Disposal
Demolition & Abatement
Due Care Activities/Vapor Mitigation