This is the fifth round of funding that has been handed out for demolition and Brownfield remediation projects.
OHIO (WLIO) - Ohio is providing nearly $50 million to counties around the state to help revitalize land for new use. This is the fifth round of funding that has been handed out for demolition and Brownfield remediation projects.
Locally, the Allen County Land Reutilization Corporation got over $250,000 for the removal of asbestos and demolition of the former Hofeller, Hiatt and Clark building so the new county administration building can be built on that lot. They also got a little over $150,000 to assess the Riverfront One building for redevelopment.
The Putnam County Land Reutilization Corporation got one million dollars to do remediation and demolitions of the former Philips plant. The plant sits on over 22 acres and contains multiple buildings that have asbestos and lead contamination and are in disrepair.
The Allen County Land Reutilization Corporation got over $250,000 for the removal of asbestos and demolition of the former Hofeller, Hiatt and Clark building so the new county administration building can be built
Other projects getting money include $3,300 to evaluate three properties owned by the Delphan Social Club, and in Van Wert, $115,000 will be used to assess four vacant downtown buildings. Mercer County got $300,000 each for assessments of the Jutte landfill and the former coldwater shooting range. And Hardin County got $300,000 each for the assessment of three different properties.
Since the start of the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program, the Department of Development has given out around $470 million to support 426 projects in 84 Ohio counties, and the demolition program has awarded more than $233 million to do projects in every county in the state.
September 20, 2024, Press Release from the Office of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine: (COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik today announced nearly $50 million in grant funding for brownfield remediation and building demolition across the state.
The Department of Development is awarding the funding through the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program and Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program. Both grant programs were developed by the DeWine-Husted Administration in partnership with the Ohio General Assembly to create room for new economic opportunities in areas that currently cannot be developed due to contamination or the presence of vacant, dilapidated structures.
"By investing in these sites, we're giving these areas a fresh start," said Governor DeWine. "We developed these programs to turn areas of neglect into places of hope and opportunity for businesses and families alike."
"By removing the physical remnants of decline, these projects make room for growth, revitalizing neighborhoods and attracting investment that boosts local economies," said Lt. Governor Husted. "The transformation of once-abandoned properties into vibrant, usable space not only enhances property values, it also creates a sense of renewal, making way for sustainable development."
Today's announcement represents the fifth round of funding for both programs.
The new Ohio Brownfield Remediation grants announced today total $16.2 million to clean up and redevelop 52 hazardous brownfield sites in 31 counties, including funding for the demolition and remediation of the Fredericksburg School in Wayne County. Built in 1891, the building is unsafe due to its age and the presence of asbestos and lead paint. Once the hazards are remediated and the school is demolished, the site will be prepared for the construction of a new South Central Fire Department.
Since the launch of the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program, the Department of Development has awarded nearly $470 million to support 426 brownfield remediation/ assessment projects in 84 counties.
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The new Ohio Demolition and Site Revitalization grants announced today total $33.1 million to demolish 341 vacant, dilapidated buildings in five counties, including the demolition of the Reeves Building in Warren, which has long been both an eyesore and public health and safety risk in the area. The Reeves Building is the last in a series of blighted buildings to be demolished in downtown Warren to make way for new economic development opportunities in the area.
Since the launch of the Ohio Demolition and Site Revitalization Program, more than $233 million in grants have been awarded to support more than 5,000 demolition projects in every county in the state.
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“With every project, we are reclaiming Ohio’s rich history and reimagining it for a brighter future,” said Director Mihalik. “It’s about more than just cleanup; it’s about renewal – inspiring innovation, attracting business, and building stronger communities.”
Both programs are part of Governor Mike DeWine's Ohio BUILDS Initiative, which focuses on supporting targeted solutions that impact quality of life, such as water infrastructure improvements, broadband expansion, brownfield redevelopment, and the demolition of blighted buildings.
