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Warnimont Park Soil Remediation Project
Milwaukee County is addressing soil contamination at the former gun club site in Warnimont Park as required by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). The project includes environmental investigation and measures to prevent contaminated material from reaching nearby surface waters through erosion.
Originally funded in 2019, the project required additional funding due to expanded WDNR requirements, including further investigation of Lake Michigan sediments. Severe bluff erosion caused by high lake levels and storm activity also required a redesign of the remediation approach to improve safety, including the addition of a protective barrier fence. Updated construction costs also exceeded the original estimate.
The remediation work will be substantially completed in Fall 2026, with project closeout scheduled through Fall 2029 after the native seed is established. The total project budget is approximately $449,000, funded through Milwaukee County capital improvement appropriations.
Project Goals
Comply with state environmental regulations
Investigate and address contamination from historical gun club operations
Prevent public exposure to contaminated soils
Reduce erosion and protect Lake Michigan from contamination
Improve site safety through stabilization and protective barriers
Establish native habitat
The Trail is open, but seeding is still taking place.
Warnimont Park Soil Remediation Project
Milwaukee County is addressing soil contamination at the former gun club site in Warnimont Park as required by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). The project includes environmental investigation and measures to prevent contaminated material from reaching nearby surface waters through erosion.
Originally funded in 2019, the project required additional funding due to expanded WDNR requirements, including further investigation of Lake Michigan sediments. Severe bluff erosion caused by high lake levels and storm activity also required a redesign of the remediation approach to improve safety, including the addition of a protective barrier fence. Updated construction costs also exceeded the original estimate.
The remediation work will be substantially completed in Fall 2026, with project closeout scheduled through Fall 2029 after the native seed is established. The total project budget is approximately $449,000, funded through Milwaukee County capital improvement appropriations.
Project Goals
Comply with state environmental regulations
Investigate and address contamination from historical gun club operations
Prevent public exposure to contaminated soils
Reduce erosion and protect Lake Michigan from contamination
Improve site safety through stabilization and protective barriers
Establish native habitat
The Trail is open, but seeding is still taking place.
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Warnimont Soil Remediation has finished this stage
With community input, we develop potential project solutions, identify funding sources and make budget requests.
Summer 2026
Design
Warnimont Soil Remediation has finished this stage
The design stage can include several phases, including concepts, iterations, final design and engineering design plans. Designs are informed and shared with the public as they are developed. Once design is complete we develop technical renderings and construction plan documents.
Summer - Fall 2026
Construction Ready
Warnimont Soil Remediation has finished this stage
During this stage requests for bids are issued and contractors are selected. Sometimes projects may wait in this stage until construction funding is secured.
Construction
Warnimont Soil Remediation is currently at this stage
Construction is underway and will follow the construction plan - which may include several phases. During this stage facility and trail closures may be needed.
Close Out
this is an upcoming stage for Warnimont Soil Remediation
Construction has ended and final reviews are underway
In Use
this is an upcoming stage for Warnimont Soil Remediation
