USEPA BROWNFIELD GRANT APPLICATION
By the Hampshire County Development Authority (HCDA)
The HCDA in collaboration with the Hampshire County Commission is announcing plans to submit a 2018 Brownfields Cleanup grant application to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) for cleanup of the former Hampshire Memorial Hospital, a 5.6 acre site consisting of parking lots and a 35,000 square-foot, one-story hospital building. The property is located at 549 Center Avenue in Romney. Brownfields are properties that may be abandoned, idle and/or underutilized that are not being redeveloped due to the presence of a hazardous substance.
This application will request USEPA funds to assist with the cleanup of known contamination at locations on the site and resolution of findings from the 2017 Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment. The USEPA encourages public participation in this application process to ensure the community’s awareness and needs are being considered related to the property redevelopment.
A public meeting will be held to foster community involvement, answer questions and obtain comments on Wednesday November 8, from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the Hampshire County Courthouse – Commission Chambers located at 66 North High Street in Romney.
A draft version of the application will be available for review and comment at the following locations:
• Hampshire County Development Office, 91 S. High Street, Romney
• Hampshire County Commission – Office of the County Clerk
• City of Romney – Municipal Building
• Hampshire County Public Library
• Capon Bridge – Municipal Building
• Capon Bridge Public Library
Specific questions and/or comments can be addressed through November, 13th to:
Eileen M. Johnson, Executive Director HCDA
91 S. High Street, Romney WV 26757
304-822-4320
[email protected]
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