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State Psychiatric Hospital, which
closed in 2003. In 2022, there were 11
asbestos-clad buildings on the site.
After a year-long project to remove
hazardous materials, the buildings
were demolished. The only building
remaining will be repurposed for use
of the Northville Parks & Recreation
Department.
“We are taking steps today to trans- Township Supervisor Mark Abbo and the members of the Township Board of
form this site to be a beacon for our Trustees officially break ground for the new Essential Services Complex.
residents, whether they are in need of
service from our police and fire Headquarters on Six Mile Road, which headquarters was more cost-effective,
departments, our water and sewer houses the police department and with long-term benefits, officials said.
team or want to walk in the park,” some of the fire department adminis- This advice and the knowledge that
Northville Township Supervisor Mark tration. It opened in 1978 as Township Northville Township needed a second
J. Abbo said. “This is an exciting day Hall, housing all departments, includ- fire station due to increasing traffic
for the future of Northville Township.” ing the police and fire. To accommo- causing climbing response times, and a
Northville Township explored date current-day needs, outside con- need to protect equipment assets used
remodeling the current Public Safety sultants advised that building a new by the Department of Public Works