With the Port of Hood River having closed on the purchase of the Lower Hanel Mill site earlier in the month, Port officials are moving quickly on water system issues, property subdivision options, and a marketing strategy. Port Executive Director Michael McElwee says they are receiving significant interest from those interested in locating a business on the property. McElwee adds site development work that will have to take place includes removing some woody debris fill and replacing it with good structural soil. The hope is to have property ready for construction to take place on this coming spring.