The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has awarded Anderson County a $20,000 grant as part of the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants (BRAG) program. The funding is intended to help the county identify priority sites for redevelopment. This grant is one of 36 similar brownfield redevelopment grants announced across the state in July.
The BRAG grants are funded through the Rural Brownfield Redevelopment Investment Act. This legislation aims to protect the environment and create economic opportunities, particularly in rural areas. It provides local governments and development boards with the necessary resources for the investigation, cleanup, and redevelopment of blighted properties.
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Brownfields are properties that are either vacant or underutilized due to potential contamination concerns. The remediation of these sites helps to minimize threats to public health and the environment while also encouraging economic investment.
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Wayne County Receives Grant for Brownfield Development
Wayne County has been awarded a $20,000 grant by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation as part of the Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grants program to identify priority sites for redevelopment, aiming to transform potentially contaminated properties into economically beneficial areas.