The Southeastern Ohio Port Authority engaged RETTEW to address subsurface contamination at the AMP former Richard H. Gorsuch Generating Station, a brownfield site with a history of coal processing operations and off-site groundwater contamination. The project required a detailed understanding of the site’s environmental conditions to guide redevelopment efforts.

RETTEW conducted Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments (ESAs) to identify and characterize contaminants across the site. This included a comprehensive soil study, targeted groundwater and surface water assessments, and asbestos surveys within structures slated for demolition. To refine the site analysis, a geophysical study located buried foundations, identifying additional contamination sources, and an ALTA survey delineated property boundaries to support future development planning.

These assessments provided critical insights into the extent and nature of contamination, enabling the Port Authority to plan for abatement and redevelopment with confidence. RETTEW’s systematic and responsive approach created a clear path forward, supporting efforts to revitalize the site’s 55 miles of Ohio River frontage, ranked as the nation’s top inland water port. This project also helped position this site for redevelopment, paving the way for job creation, restored economic activity, and long-term community benefits.