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Brownfield update: commissioners hear hazmat cleanup estimate for 4th Street school
Summary
A brownfield advisory update reported a hazardous-materials cleanup estimate for the 4th Street school of roughly $470,000 if the building is demolished; commissioners were told rehab would likely reduce costs.
Commissioners heard an update from a brownfield advisory meeting about the 4th Street school site. The advisory committee reported a hazardous-materials cleanup estimate of approximately $470,000 to remove all asbestos and toxic materials if the building were demolished; meeting participants said the cost would be significantly lower if the structure were rehabilitated because some asbestos tiles could be covered.
A representative from AmeriCorps (Eden Bobick) is working with regional partners on a visibility index to map vacancy and abandonment, which county officials hope will inform redevelopment and tourism strategies. Commissioners said they will continue to evaluate cleanup options, potential reuse plans and funding opportunities for the site. No formal commitment of county cleanup funds was made during the meeting.
