EPA Awards $4.5 Million Grant for Cleanup at Former Shopko Site in Stevens Point
The cleanup of the former Shopko site in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, is progressing. The city has received a $4.5 million grant from the EPA to address soil contamination from a former dry cleaner. Remediation is anticipated to begin next year,…
Wausau Rhinelander, WI, October 6, 2026 — The city of Stevens Point, Wisconsin, is set to advance the cleanup of its former Shopko site, thanks to a significant federal grant. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the city a $4.5 million grant specifically designated to address soil contamination present at the location.
The contamination at the former Shopko site is attributed to activities of a past dry cleaner. The grant funds will support the necessary remediation efforts to make the land suitable for future use.
Remediation work is anticipated to commence in the coming year. This timeline aligns with broader redevelopment plans for the area, which include the potential development of a new housing project on or near the site.
The specific contractor responsible for the cleanup has not been publicly disclosed. Further details regarding the scope of the contamination and the precise remediation methods to be employed are expected to be made available as the project progresses towards its anticipated start date next year.
Story summarized from the original created by Desiree Fischer, Curtis Aderholdt on www.wsaw.com, see more information here.
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