Property Metrics and Characterization
• 30 acres or more available for immediate industrial
re-use at East Superior St & Jerome Rd in Alma, MI
• Site is currently zoned for light to general industrial use
• Environmental Indemnity from current site owner
• Former Refinery Property with existing site
infrastructure including:
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Ample utility connections, 65 psi water pressure
to supply a 100 million gallon facility
- 46 and 138 KV lines available adjacent to
Site
- Large secure fenced perimeter
- Existing rail and all sidings
- Existing liquid loading rack and scale house
- Existing underground fire suppression loop
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• Ability to use existing onsite Waste Water
Treatment Plant
• Significant Incentives from City, County, State and
Federal Agencies
• Site is adequately sized and configured to allow
for expansion (30 to 100+ acres)
• Pipeline shipping options for finished products
• Permitting with be guided by MEDC (Michigan
Economic Development Corp.) and GGDI (Greater
Gratiot Development, Inc.)
Competitive Market
• Currently there is only one operating ethanol plant
located ~70 miles of the site (Caro, MI)
• Area is a large supplier of corn and soy beans
• Strong growing demand for bio-diesel as, currently,
all bio-diesel is imported into Michigan |
Transportation Logistics
Highway
• The site is adjacent to Route 127, which connects
to I-69, I-96 to I-94
• Site is adjacent to all weather Class A roads
Railroad
• Site is serviced by the Mid Michigan Railroad, part
of Rail American system
• Depending on whether a load is inbound or outbound,
the Site connects with CSX or the CN systems
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Eastbound = CSX
- Westbound = switches in Alma and connects
with
the Tuscola & Saginaw Bay, which either connects
with the CN in Durand, MI, Ann Arbor or Toledo |
City of
Alma Characteristics
• Gratiot County is a top producing corn area resulting
in significantly lower corn prices
• Local blending and distribution is an option
• Sophisticated and experienced Class 6 rated local
fire department
• Lower, affordable housing prices
• Experienced local work force with
petrochemical backgrounds
• Local higher education opportunities |