December 04, 2024

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced $86.1 million in state support to help clean up and redevelop 81 hazardous brownfield sites in 46 counties.

The Ohio Department of Development is awarding the funding through the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program, which was created by the DeWine-Husted Administration in 2021. Today’s announcement includes approximately $82.1 million for 65 cleanup/remediation projects and $4 million for 16 assessment projects. 

Since the launch of the program, the Department of Development has awarded $636 million to support 626 projects in 86 counties. 

Funds awarded today will help assess and clean up industrial, commercial, and institutional brownfield sites that are abandoned, idled, or underutilized due to a known or potential release of hazardous substances or petroleum. Following site remediation, properties can be redeveloped to revitalize neighborhoods and attract new economic development.  

DETAILS: Full List of New Brownfield Remediation Projects

The Ohio General Assembly is funding the program through the current operating budget. Ohio’s 88 counties were each eligible for at least $1 million in funding, with the remaining funds awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.   

New projects receiving awards include:  

Mercer County
Project Name: Former Windy Point Carry Out
$200,000
Assessment
This project involves environmental assessments, including phase I and II evaluations, to address a
petroleum release at a former gas station. The assessment will guide future remediation efforts,
preparing the site for redevelopment and contributing to environmental and economic improvements.

Mercer County
Project Name: Werling Motors
$200,000
Assessment
This project involves environmental assessments to address contamination at a former automotive
service station. Activities include updating phase I reports, conducting tier 1 and 2 BUSTR
investigations, and monitoring well abandonment. The assessments aim to prepare the site for
remediation and future redevelopment.

Darke County
Project Name: Airport Terminal-Fuel Farm Redevelopment
$151,000
Assessment
This project involves environmental assessments to evaluate potential contamination at the Greenville
Municipal Airport Terminal and Fuel Farm. The assessments will guide future remediation efforts and
prepare the site for redevelopment into aviation or industrial use, supporting local economic
development.

Van Wert County Land Reutilization Corporation (Van Wert County)
Project Name: 114 S. Washington
$110,000
Cleanup/Remediation
This project involves the asbestos abatement and demolition of a dilapidated historic building in
downtown Van Wert, originally a jewelry store from the late 1800s. The site will be restored to green
space as part of the cityʼs downtown revitalization.

Van Wert County Land Reutilization Corporation (Van Wert County)
Project Name: 209 N Washington
$32,505
Assessment
This project involves phase II environmental assessments and an asbestos survey at a former gas
station in downtown Van Wert. The property, currently a blighted vacant structure, is slated for
redevelopment into much-needed parking to support recently renovated downtown apartments.

Van Wert County Land Reutilization Corporation (Van Wert County)
Project Name: Van Wert Downtown Abatement
$22,039
Cleanup/Remediation
This project involves asbestos removal to prepare historically significant buildings for rehabilitation.
The improvements will ensure a healthier environment for businesses and the community, supporting
six jobs retained and six new positions