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Project Description: Seasonally unacceptable levels of dust, debris and noise are affecting a significant portion of the residential area of Twin Lakes. Elm River Township desires the construction of a vegetated earth berm between Highway M-26 and the snowmobile/ORV trail and an adjacent sawmill and wood storage yard. Twin Lakes is a very scenic area, with views of the lakes from the highway as motorists pass through. This berm project will screen the sawmill, chipping operation and log/lumber storage yard from view from the highway.
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Project Outcome: The completed berm will reduce noise, and windblown dust and debris, generated by the sawmill and users of the trail. It will also provide highway beautification for motorists passing through that area. The quality of life of residents and visitors, who recognize the importance of the existence of the sawmill and the trail, will be greatly enhanced. Opportunities for economic development in the area will also be increased. |
