Reynolds Announces Millions for Brownfield Remediation

COLUMBUS—State Senator Michele Reynolds (R-Canal Winchester) announced that the Central Ohio Community Improvement Corporation will receive more than $28.9 million to help clean up and redevelop brownfield sites in Franklin County. 

"Revitalizing our communities starts by cleaning up properties that can be redeveloped for future use, and the millions coming to Central Ohio will accomplish that," Reynolds said. "I'm enthusiastic about the opportunities for our neighborhoods to thrive, the potential for new housing options, and the job creation that will begin at these locations soon. This funding is great news for our entire region."

Projects receiving funding include:

• 800 King: $4,787,521
• Barthman Family Apartments: $5,337,964
• Knights of Columbus/Boys & Girls Club Redevelopment: $1,864,778
• Ohio National Bank - 167 S High Street: $1,760,498
• The Civic: $5,157,454
• Whittier Peninsula: $10,000,000

This funding is part of the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program that is currently funded through House Bill 33, the state's main operating budget which Senator Reynolds supported. This program aims to help clean up industrial, commercial, and institutional brownfield sites. The grant program launched in 2021 and since then has awarded more than $450 million to support 374 projects in 83 counties. 

Learn more about the program and the communities receiving funding here.