The controversy over the storage of pet coke along the Detroit River shoreline continues to percolate with Detroit Bulk Storage petitioning for set up storage in River Rouge, raising concern in Windsor and River Rouge.
From the Windsor Star:
Looking at the Detroit Bulk Storage website makes me curious about why pet coke alone seems to be the issue rather than the broader one of all bulk storage. Part of the argument is now that the pet coke should have to be covered. But what about other bulk storage? Back in the 90's a concrete reprocessing operation set up in Highland Park. It wasn't long before Oakland Ave. was being silted over from dust created.An application to store petroleum coke on the Detroit River across from Brighton Beach was filed by Detroit Bulk Storage, but a recommendation to deny the permit was handed down by the state environmental regulator.
Detroit Bulk Storage wants to use a riverfront location in Ecorse near River Rouge for petcoke storage. The proposed site sits in between LaSalle’s Morton Drive and Sprucewood Avenue.
MDEQ is holding a public comment period on its recommendation for Detroit Bulk Storage until June 25. A public hearing will also be held by MDEQ on June 25 in the auditorium of River Rouge high school.
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