REPORT: FOXCONN AREA STORMWATER CONTROLS EFFECTIVE AT PROTECTING
FROM FLOODING RISK
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This week, the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) released its
floodplain evaluation
of the Des Plains River Watershed portion of the Foxconn development in the Village of Mount Pleasant.
The report found that the proposed stormwater controls for the area
will effectively protect
downstream rivers and land from increased flooding.
"I want to thank SEWRPC for its diligence in this analysis, and Foxconn for the planning that resulted in these positive findings,"
said Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave
. "We will continue to work cooperatively with SEWRPC, the Village of Mount Pleasant, and Kenosha County to address stormwater concerns and protect downstream land."
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DEGROOT: FOXCONN SPURS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN MOUNT PLEASANT
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"From day one, we've been saying that Foxconn's $10 billion investment in the Village of Mount Pleasant is just the start," said DeGroot. "There has been much speculation about potential ancillary development and investment — both from Foxconn suppliers and unrelated businesses. But now, as work begins on Foxconn's 22-million-square foot technology park,
that speculation is turning into reality.
"
DeGroot pointed to movement in terms of
housing
development, investments by
educational institutions
and the
hospitality
industry as well as significant investments in the
healthcare
industry by Advocate Aurora Health Care and on
infrastructure
by the federal government.
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FOXCONN, UW-MILWAUKEE PARTNER TO CREATE NEW INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING CO-OP PROGRAM
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Foxconn Technology Group, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Chung Yuan Christian University recently
announced
an agreement to create an international co-op program in which
UWM engineering students will study at the university in Taiwan and work at a Foxconn facility there
.
"We are delighted to host
Foxconn's first international co-op program
in Wisconsin and be a model for other universities in the state," UWM Chancellor Dr. Mark Mone said. "Many of us in higher education have talked for years about the need to collaborate more closely with each other and with our business partners, and Foxconn has encouraged us to accelerate that work to
benefit our students and our state
. Companies throughout Wisconsin will need the well-trained engineers that programs like this will provide."
Foxconn will need thousands of engineers
to help run the $10 billion advanced manufacturing facility it is building in Mount Pleasant. This co-op program model could eventually be replicated at other universities around Wisconsin and the Midwest.
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VILLAGE TO HOLD MONTHLY FOXCONN PROJECT BRIEFING ON MONDAY, JUNE 18
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The Village of Mount Pleasant convenes regular monthly Foxconn project briefings designed to offer interested community members the opportunity to hear directly from Village officials and project partners about the latest Foxconn-related updates and activities and ask questions. The next briefing will be held on
Monday, June 18, at 6:00 p.m
. at
Mount Pleasant Village Hall
(8811 Campus Drive).
This briefing will feature presentations from several officials, including a construction update from M+W Gilbane, an update from SEWRPC regarding its recent report on stormwater controls in the Foxconn development area, and an update from WisDOT on its $160 million dollar Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant. Representatives from the DWD will also be on hand for an update.
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PSC TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS ON SUBSTATION SERVING FOXCONN
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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) will hold
two public hearings
to discuss the American Transmission Company's application to create new electric transmission line infrastructure to support the Foxconn development.
The hearings will be held at the SC Johnson iMET Center in Sturtevant (2320 Renaissance Blvd) on Thursday, June 21, at 2:00 p.m. and at 6:00 p.m.
.
Public comments on this application will be accepted through June 21. More information is
available here
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RACINE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO HOLD MOUNT PLEASANT LISTENING SESSION
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Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave will hold his next monthly listening session on Monday, June 18, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Village Hall, 8811 Campus Drive.
Residents are
invited to speak with the County Executive about any County-related topic
. No appointment is necessary. The public is also encouraged to stay for the Foxconn Project Briefing to learn more about Foxconn and the status of the development.
“My listening sessions are an important way to connect with Racine County residents and address any questions or concerns,” Delagrave said. “Residents should know I am available and accessible to listen to what’s on their minds and offer whatever support is possible through the County.”
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WISCONSIN COMPANIES ANNOUNCED AS LOW BIDDERS FOR ROADWAY DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS FOR FOXCONN PROJECT
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This week, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s (WisDOT) I-94 North-South project team has announced the low bidders for work on Braun Road and International Drive. The work is part of the development roadways supporting the Foxconn project site.
Medford-based James Peterson and Sons, Inc. was the low bidder on the Braun Road project and Waukesha-based Zignego Company was the low bidder for the work on International Drive.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS / EVENTS
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On
June 18
, Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave will host his monthly listening session at Mount Pleasant Village Hall (8811 Campus Drive) at 5:00 p.m.
On
June 18
,
Village of Mount Pleasant officials and project partners will hold a monthly Foxconn Project Briefing at 6:00 p.m. at Ebe Auditorium at Mount Pleasant Village Hall (8811 Campus Drive).
On
June 21
, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) will hold two public hearings at the SC Johnson iMET Center in Sturtevant (2320 Renaissance Blvd) at 2:00 p.m. and at 6:00 p.m.
Upcoming meetings and events can be found in the
event calendar
on our website, FoxconnRacineCounty.com.
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