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Consultant says Brownfields grants generated roughly $115 million in economic output for region
Summary
An economic impact analysis presented to Oskaloosa council estimates EPA Brownfields grants (modeled for 2014 and 2019 projects) produced about $115.2 million in total output, supported an estimated 164 full‑time‑equivalent jobs, and increased county GDP by about $51 million, consultant Benjamin told the council.
A consultant for Eocene Environmental Group told the Oskaloosa City Council on Oct. 6 that an economic impact analysis of the city’s EPA Brownfields projects produced substantial regional effects.
Benjamin (presenting for Eocene) said his input–output model, run for the 2014 and 2019 grants (the 2023 grant is still ongoing and was excluded), produced an estimated $115,200,000 in total economic output when combining direct, indirect and induced effects. He said the modeled increase in county gross domestic product…
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