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AEE retained for Trails & Parks Initiative

In September 2007, AEE was retained by the Indiana Brownfields Program to provide technical services for Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments as part of the newly created Trails & Parks Initiative (TPI).  The Indiana Brownfields Program offers funding to qualifying Indiana political subdivisions and qualifying nonprofit organizations to have an environmental site assessment conducted for an identified brownfield within its jurisdiction on which trails, parks, or other greenspace/recreational reuse is planned.

Assessment Awards are available for sites with hazardous substances and/or petroleum contamination as the Brownfield Program received a collective U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) assessment grant award of $400,000 in May 2007 to conduct site assessments on both types of contaminated property. In an effort to provide assessments for projects that may not meet federal eligibility criteria for use of EPA funds, a maximum of $200,000 in state funds from the Indiana Finance Authority has been made available to match the EPA award, making $600,000 in total available for TPI site assessment work over the next three years.  There will be no maximum Assessment Award per Applicant or project per round, but funding caps may be established based on the type of assessment work for which an award is made.  This funding is in addition to the state’s trails initiative titled INShape Indiana created by Governor Mitch Daniels.  As part of Governor Daniels trails initiative, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources has recommended that the federal government divide $1,012,273 in available federal grant money for Indiana among eight outdoor recreation projects in six different counties.

For more information (including application guidelines) please contact AEE at 317.472.0999 or visit the Indiana Brownfield Program’s web site at www.brownfields.in.gov.

Submitted on January 30th, 2008.

AEE Featured in September 2006 Brownfields Bulletin

A project completed by AEE was featured in the September 2006 issue of the Brownfields Bulletin published by the Indiana Brownfields Program. The article was titled “Site Highlight: State Financial Assistance Helps Bring an Indianapolis Brownfield Site Back to Life”.

AEE managed and directed the removal of hydraulic lifts, underground storage tanks, and associated hydrocarbon impacted soils at this former Brownfield site on the near north side of Indianapolis. This unique project (a public-private partnership) was formerly an automotive repair facility, central headquarters for a taxi company and a warehouse which was purchased by the current owner at a City Tax Sale. In less than 90 days, AEE removed the lifts, tanks and impacted soil to meet IDEM clean-up objectives. The site was issued a No Further Action Letter from IDEM on August 23, 2006. This allowed the owner to obtain critical bank financing and finish developing the property into a mixed-use facility that currently contains a thriving business on the first floor and planned condominium on the upper level. More information can be found at www.brownfields.IN.gov.

Submitted on October 30th, 2006.

New Website Launched

The new website for Astbury Environmental Engineering, as developed by Outside Source Design, has been launched. By providing a refreshed look and feel, OSD used current branding to brilliantly refurbish AEE's website for a better user experience. Astbury Environmental Engineering, an Indianapolis based firm specializing in Environmental remediation, offers a multitude of services from cleaning up brownfields to environmental sampling and analysis.

AEE is prepared to meet the demands of clients and provide the utmost level of service, project management, and quality control in a cost effective manner.

• AEE develops, directs, implements, operates and maintains projects for companies and municipalities in Indiana and surrounding states while providing both professional service and personal attention to our clients. AEE is client-focused and market-driven.
• AEE has a diverse group of talented staff and business professionals with education and experience to provide project management, consulting and engineering services. This mix allows AEE to develop responsive, innovative, and cost-effective solutions to the issues presented by clients.
• Because AEE is a privately held company, AEE is able to provide creative and flexible financial options to our clients not typically offered in this industry. AEE understand what drives our clients’ business and together, can develop innovative solutions tailored to specific needs.

Submitted on September 11th, 2006.