Grand Haven, MI (WGHN) – The City of Grand Haven recently held a town hall last week and learned about what’s next for t’s next for Harbor Island.
The 11-acre island has sat contaminated and largely unused since the J.B. Sims power plant shut down in 2020. Over the past several months, contractors removed coal and coal-impacted soil from the site, but PFAS in the groundwater and coal residuals still remain.
City officials say they’re currently moving into the next phase of testing and data collection. A long-term cleanup plan is expected to be selected by summer 2026, with remediation work running through 2029.
Possible future uses for the island include new trails, a nature viewing tower, retail spaces, or an outdoor amphitheater. Another public update is expected in 2026.
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