This Project involves development of an 80-acre Business Park at the interchange of STH 29 and STH 107 in the Village of Marathon City.

A significant challenge for this project was the initial cost of extending sanitary sewer and water service to the site.  The project was only financially feasible if done in conjunction with private development and by using public financial assistance programs.

The Village constructed phase one of the Business Park in 2003.  The Village received a commitment from MaraTech International to construct a new manufacturing facility in the park.  This commitment, plus the use of tax incremental financing and infrastructure grants made it feasible for the project to move ahead.

Development of Marathon City’s Business Park project included: feasibility study, environmental assessments, annexation, rezoning, land acquisition, creation of a Tax Incremental District, creation of a Redevelopment District, applications for a CDBG-PFED and WDOT TEA grants, business recruitment, development agreements, Development Covenants, and infrastructure construction. 

Vierbicher Associates is providing engineering, community development, surveying, and environmental services for the project.