Construction of the Freshwater Research and Innovation Center is expected to start in October. The goal of the center is to make northern Michigan a leader in freshwater and marine technologies. It will be located at the current Discovery Center and Pier campus in Elmwood Township.
Discovery Pier CEO Matt McDonough said they plan to go out for bids on the project in the next few months. But before that, they need approval from Elmwood Township for the site plan serving their unique research, community outreach, and education purposes.
The Elmwood Township planning commission will consider approving a planned development application for the Freshwater Center following a Feb. 11 public hearing.
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