Rep. Blackshear Announces Montgomery County Has Received $2,157,811 in Brownfield Remediation Awards

COLUMBUS — State Rep. Willis Blackshear (D-Dayton) today announced that Montgomery County has received $2,157,811 through the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program to help clean up and redevelop hazardous brownfield sites, creating new employment and development opportunities.

“These are terrific projects that help clean up our local environment, strengthen our local economy, and provide opportunities for economic growth in our region,” said Rep. Blackshear.

The sites selected for remediation and assessment in Montgomery County are:

• Assessment of North Keowee Strip Center
• Remediation/ Cleanup of West Carrollton Former Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Assessment of Cheerhart Cleaners 

Today’s announcement includes approximately $52M for redevelopment and cleanup of hazardous sites across the state. Funds awarded will help assess and clean up industrial, commercial, and institutional brownfield sites that have been abandoned, idled, or underutilized due to a known or potential release of hazardous substances or petroleum. 

The Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program is funded by the Ohio General Assembly as part of the current operating budget.