51-acre greenspace with trails coming - Drake Rd
Reviewed Jul 14 · outcome not yet confirmed
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The City of Lebanon is preparing to apply for a Clean Ohio Funds Green Space Conservation Program grant to purchase approximately 51 acres off Drake Road and perform trail improvements. Improvements include the construction of paved surface trails and the removal of invasive plant species.
Land clearing / tree servicePaving / asphaltLandscaping / irrigationExcavation / grading
- What happened
- The City Council of Lebanon authorized the City Manager to prepare and submit a grant application to the Ohio Public Works Commission for Clean Ohio Funds to acquire a 51-acre property and develop trails. Concurrently, the Council authorized the purchase agreement for the 51 acres, contingent on grant funding.
- Why it matters
- This project involves land acquisition, site clearing, trail construction, and landscaping. Contractors specializing in site work, paving for trails, and landscaping will be needed.
- Timing
- The grant application will be submitted, and if awarded, the property purchase will proceed, with grant funds anticipated in Spring 2027. Construction work would follow property acquisition and detailed design.
Who to call
No contractor selected yet — the applicant/owner is the contact.
Named contact in the filing — locked
UnlockSource: lebanonohio.gov