ISHPEMING — Site preparation has officially begun on the new skatepark in the city of Ishpeming.

In a Tuesday Facebook post, the city of Ishpeming stated that “Our DPW crews are out removing pavement and grading on the corner of Division and Pine in anticipation of the American Ramp Company’s arrival later this month.”

The post states that project completion is still slated for late summer or early fall.

Justin Marietti can be reached at 906-228-2500, extension 545. His email address is jmarietti@miningjournal.net.