The City of Arcola will construct a 4,560 lineal foot dedicated truck route in support of the Libman Company’s commitment to expand its operation within the City. The $3,082,161 project will be funded by a $275,000 DCEO Community Development Assistance Program Grant, $250,000 from the Libman Company, $1,791,731 in IDOT funds, $625,000 in City RLF funds, and $140,430 in City TIF funds. At the time of the grant application, the Libman Company employed 474 persons at the Arcola location. As a  result of this project the Company will hire a minimum of 61 additional full-time employees. Construction is slated to begin in early 2018 and will be completed in 2019.

Milano & Grunloh Engineers, LLC assisted the City with the filing of the grant application and will also assist with grant administration, design engineering, and construction inspection. We thank the City of Arcola for the opportunity to partner with them on this project and for their continued relationship with Milano & Grunloh Engineers, LLC.