FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 9, 2011

Contact:  Jen Sorgenfrei -- 419.467.1876

The City of Toledo, the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, IPS Energy Ventures and multiple private partners will unveil a new solar field at the Collins Park Water Treatment Plant at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 10, 2011.

The project, which began construction in 2010, is the culmination of $5.2 million in public/private partnership investment to bring clean, alternative energy to city facilities while reducing energy consumption costs for the plant.

Collins Park Water Treatment Plant is a secure facility. Guests arriving for this event may be asked to provide identification in order to enter the grounds. Closed-toe, flat-sole shoes are recommended, as many parts of the complex contain dirt and stone surfaces.

What: City, Port and partners unveil new solar field

When: 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Where: Collins Park Water Treatment Plant
Plant entry is located at 3010 York St.
Toledo, OH 43605

Available:
Mayor Michael P. Bell
Paul Toth, Toledo- Lucas County Port Authority
Councilman Joe McNamara, Utilities & Public Service Chair
Councilman Mike Craig, District 3
Representatives from participating private partners

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