101 W Huron Ave was previously a gas station, a gas sign can be seen near the corner in the historic photo below. Knowing this previous use, HCCF partnered with the Huron County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and Michigan EGLE to ensure the site was properly cleaned up prior to redevelopment.

The first step in any clean up process is assessing the level of contamination. Multiple rounds of soil borings, sampling more than 20 ft down into the earth, were conducted on the site to assess the level of ground contamination. Additional testing was done on the buildings slated for demolition to determine if there were contaminants present. Finally, testing was done on the vapors and air coming into the future Community Hub to ensure a high air quality for all who use the space moving forward.

As of November 30, 2021, environmental testing on the site was complete. Full data sets will be reviewed by the environmental engineers SME and EGLE to determine next steps for safe cleanup of the site.