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Quincy, IL -- The Quincy City Council must approve a permit to allow Ameren C-I-P-S to spend $20 million to remove contaminated soil from downtown Quincy.The old manufactured gas plant stretches from 8th to 9th along the south side of Jersey.
The EPA ordered the clean-up.
Work will begin in January and should take about two years to complete.
All the soil to a depth of 25 feet deep will be excavated.
New fill will be installed to return the site to a grassy field.
In other action, council members agreed to change zoning on Maine street to allow the Little Jess car dealership to expand.
Aldermen also agreed to spend $40 thousand to buy new snow removal equipment for Baldwin Field.
