OHIO — Ohio officials announced this week that $86.1 million will be going toward the cleanup and redevelopment of 81 brownfield sites in 46 counties.
The funding is through the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program, which began in 2021 and has since awarded $636 million for 626 projects in almost every Ohio county.
This round of funding will be used to help assess and clean up industrial, commercial and institutional brownfield sites that are underutilized, abandoned or idled because of either a known or potential release of hazardous substances.
New projects receiving awards include:
- Cuyahoga County Land Reutilization Corp
The Centennial
$10,000,000 Cleanup/Remediation
“It involves asbestos removal, lead-based paint remediation, and soil gas mitigation at the historic Centennial Building in downtown Cleveland. Plans include adaptive reuse of the 1.4 million-square-foot property into workforce housing, offices, and retail spaces. The project will create 350 permanent jobs and support more than 3,200 construction jobs.”
- Delaware County Land Reutilization Corporation
50 Channing Street Redevelopment
$921,438 Cleanup/Remediation
“This project involves asbestos abatement, lead paint removal, and demolition of three structures at the former Delaware County Engineers’ property. The site will be redeveloped into 44 affordable rental apartments and eight single-family homes with sustainable features and public utilities installed. The project will enhance community housing options and create new recreational spaces.”
- Hamilton County Land Reutilization Corporation
West Fork Incinerator
$5,052,818 Cleanup/Remediation
“This project involves the demolition and abatement of a decommissioned incinerator with significant asbestos, lead-based paint, and hazardous materials contamination. The site will be redeveloped as part of the Mill Creek Greenway, supporting Cincinnati’s CROWN master plan for a 100+ mile multi-use trail network. The redevelopment will enhance access to recreation and transportation for nearby communities.”
- Southeastern Ohio Port Authority (Washington County)
Belpre Medical Campus - Toll Compaction Demolition $1,594,764 Cleanup/Remediation
“This project involves the demolition and removal of a 74,592-square-foot industrial building, along with the remediation of stained soils in accordance with Voluntary Action Program standards. The property, historically used for manufacturing and chemical storage, will be transformed into a women's and children's hospital, housing pediatric and obstetric services. The redevelopment will create 50 new jobs and retain 200 existing positions.”
A full list of projects for this round of funding is below:
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