Detroit City Wire

Senator Joseph Bellino has welcomed the announcement that the Port of Monroe will receive $1 million through Michigan's Brownfield Redevelopment Grant program. The funds are intended to support infrastructure improvements and expand the port’s capacity.

“The Port of Monroe is Michigan’s only port on Lake Erie, and this funding will help the facility make important infrastructure improvements that will enable it to better compete with other Great Lakes ports,” said Bellino, R-Monroe. “Helping improve efficiency at the port means supporting high-wage jobs for area workers and long-term economic growth by reducing the cost of shipping goods and products.”

The grant comes after the port applied last month for assistance under the Michigan Brownfield Redevelopment Program. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy awarded the funds for a project aimed at rehabilitating and expanding several aspects of the port’s facilities.

The investment in Monroe is expected to enhance operational efficiency at Michigan’s only Lake Erie port, which could strengthen local employment opportunities and contribute to regional economic development.