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Mason County project team says Hayswood Brownfield cleanup on track; public outreach planned
Summary
A project representative told the Mason County Fiscal Court that cleanup of the Hayswood Brownfield is proceeding rapidly, with architects scanning the building and cleanup expected to be finished by July; organizers plan a June 21 outreach booth and posted materials on partner websites.
A project representative identified in the record as Kelly updated the Mason County Fiscal Court on the Hayswood Brownfield redevelopment, describing interior work and an outreach plan.
Kelly said crews have cleared the penthouse (fourth) and the third floor and that an architect has scanned the building to begin initial redevelopment plans. "The project's expected... the cleanup aspect is expected to be completed by the July," Kelly said, adding that work is moving "really quick."
To broaden public input, the project team will staff a booth at Pickers and Grinners on June 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kelly said the setting is intended to be "discussion oriented" so residents can review maps and photos and leave comments in a comment box. Project materials and a community involvement plan are posted on BTAD and Frontier Housing websites and physical copies are available at the fiscal court, the city office, the library and the housing authority.
Why it matters: Brownfield redevelopments can unlock property for new uses while addressing contamination risks; the court heard that the cleanup contract is advancing and that the outreach plan aims to collect community input before redevelopment plans are finalized.
Court members responded positively to the update. The report did not include detailed timelines for redevelopment work beyond cleanup completion, funding breakdowns or specific reuse plans; those matters were not specified in the record. The court did not vote on any contract or funding during the update; the presentation was an informational briefing and public-engagement announcement.
