Two asbestos abatement projects awarded fundingDayton, Ohio - With the help of the Ohio Department of Development, asbestos will be removed from the Fairborne Performing Arts and Cultural Center, as well as Ohio State University.
The Fairborne Performing Arts and Cultural Center received $48,000 in Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund grants to help with remediation efforts in the theater. The money will help fund the asbestos abatement process.
The Fairborne Theatre is undergoing a major renovation project. Once the $5.5 million renovation is complete, the center will be open to the public for dance and music performances.
The Ohio State University received the remaining amount of $141,000 for asbestos removal in Hayes Hall, reports the Dayton Business Journal.
Asbestos must be removed from both buildings in order to make them safe for renovation. For when the hazardous material is disturbed, during renovation or demolition, the toxic particles can become airborne. Once made airborne, the material is easily inhaled.
Such exposure has been known to cause several diseases, including mesothelioma. 3,000 Americans are affected by the disease each year.
Mesothelioma is an aggressive asbestos cancer, known to form from the mesothelium. The abdominal cavity is most often affected by the disease.
The state of Ohio received $1.8 million for Brownfield revitalization efforts from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
