VPLE: Northern Region Site Summaries

The following list contains VPLE Sites that received Certificates of Completion, property descriptions, end uses and contact information.

• Map of DNR Regions

1. Doberstein Lumber & Fence Inc: W6617 Highway 64, Medford, Taylor County

BRRTS # 06-61-208726
Acres: 40
Prior Use: Lumber mill and lumber preservative treatment facility
Current Use: Recycling Center
Assistance Received: Brownfield Environmental Assessment Program (BEAP); EPA Removals; Commerce Grant; State Funded Response
DNR Contact: John Sager (715)365-8959

2. Superior Wood Systems: 1301 Garfield Avenue, Superior, Douglas County

BRRTS # 06-16-236098
Acres: 11.9
Prior Use: Railroad Storage Area
Current Use: Manions Wholesale Building Supply
Assistance Received: State Funded Response
DNR Contact: Jim Hosch (715)392-0802

3. Thorson Residence: N2599 Barnes Creek Avenue, Merrill, Lincoln County

BRRTS # 06-35-270446
Acres: 2.62
Prior Use: Abandoned House
Current Use: House Lot
Assistance Received: None
DNR Contact: John Sager (715)365-8959

4. Saunders Wood Systems: 1000 E. 9th St., Park Falls

BRRTS # 06-51-175152
Acres: 11.9
Prior Use: Railroad storage area and since the 1990's the site has been a viable specialty production manufacturing facility. They produced lumber, plywood and doors.
Current Use: No additional redevelopment plans, as the manufacturing facility is still a viable business.
Assistance Received: none known
DNR Contact: Bill Schultz (715)365-8965

5. WALCO Transport, 1021 Garfield Ave., Superior

BRRTS # 06-16-305651
Acres: 3
Prior Use: The former Burlington Northern Railroad Property and WALCO trucking company.
Current Use: A waste transfer and recycling center.
Assistance Received: none known
DNR Contact: Jim Hosch (715)392-0802

6. Northend Salvage, Superior

BRRTS # 06-16-250643
Acres: 1
Prior Use: lumber and construction yard, insulation manufacturer and salvage yard
Current Use: heating & air conditioning business
Assistance Received: Commerce Grant
DNR Contact: Jim Hosch (715)392-0802

7. Former American Tissue Mill, Tomahawk

BRRTS # 06-35-542198
Acres: 12
Prior Use: pulp mill
Current Use: wetlands were restored on part of property, waterfront condos will be constructed on the other part of the site
Assistance Received: ER TIF (City of Tomahawk)
DNR Contact: John Sager (715)365-8959