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[November 2001]
Newly Developed Product Should Find Applications in Tile Industry
Minergy Detroit LLC and the City of Detroit have signed final contractual agreements that, along with receipt of the state air quality permit, pave the way for construction of the US$150 million Clear Horizons wastewater solids recycling facility in south west Detroit.
The facility will use a patented technology to recycle 500 to 600 dry tons per day of wastewater solids into a glass aggregate product, used in the manufacturing of ceramic floor tiles, concrete additives and industrial abrasives. The plant will also produce about 25 megawatts of electricity.
Construction is expected to start in the spring of 2002, employing about 300 people. The facility is expected to begin operation in early 2004 and employ 40 people.
The Clear Horizons plant will be built on a brownfield site in the City of Detroit, alongside the Detroit River in the Deltray area. Minergy has a contract calling for the plant to accept city wastewater solids for a period of 15 years.
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