Plymouth holds meeting to consider new YMCA proposal

A new YMCA is coming closer to reality in Plymouth. The city will hold a special meeting tonight on the proposal to build the new recreation center on the Bathey Property.

"We're a ways away from starting but the developer is anticipating construction in 2009," says Paul Sincock, city manager for Plymouth.

The 16-acre site is just outside of downtown at Mill Street and Lilley Road. For years it served as an industrial plant for heavy manufacturing storage containers for the automotive industry. (Think of giant French-fry baskets that could deep fry an axel.)

The site went vacant about four years ago when the city took possession of it after the owner failed to pay taxes. The developer, Royal Oak-based Connective Properties, bought it for $2.2 million late last year.

Connective is still working out planning details with the city and financial details with lenders. However, it is also trying to take advantage of the Wayne County Land Bank's TURBO program.

Source: Paul Sincock, city manager for Plymouth
Writer: Jon Zemke

Plymouth holds meeting to consider new YMCA proposal

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