The owners have invested in a state-of-the-art brewhouse and cellar with a $2 million system to brew ales, lagers and pilsners for sale in the taproom and for distribution in Wisconsin and the Midwest.

The establishment will also have an event center and a “brig” that would hold 250 and 50 people, respectively. The establishment expects to serve classic American, as well as Aussie and English-style fare, according to the plans.

Eager to begin

According to Mark Eberle, an engineer with Nielsen Madsen & Barber representing the site’s developer, developers were eager to begin work on the site.

The work includes an extensive system of retaining walls — about 7,000 square feet — as well as sheet pilings below it.

The property is also in the Des Plaines River watershed, and workers will be installing a concrete vault underground retention system, he said.

“It’s a beautiful site — very visible, great spot on the freeway — but it does have its challenges. There’s quite a bit of work to be done out there to get that site ready,” Eberle said.