JT Enviro plans rail expansion at brownfield site in Jackson
A company is getting state funds to add infrastructure to a brownfield site in Jackson, Ohio.
The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved a $50,000 grant to JT Enviro to help install on-site rail infrastructure at a selected brownfield site.
The grant is part of at least $1.5 million that will be invested at the location.
According to the release, JT Enviro is a waste recycling and manufacturing company, specializing in the clarifying of used oils and greases for industrial use. The company takes used plant-based cooking oils and brown grease and transports them across the country.
JT Enviro decided to invest in a new location as their business grows, which is a vacant, dilapidated brownfield in Jackson.
The company decided to add rail at its new facility to help with logistics.
The ORDC says the rail spur will be on the Aluchem spur and is being planned with the Ohio South Central Railroad.
"ORDC's assistance will significantly accelerate the building and availability of the rail spur we are adding to our new Jackson facility. The addition of a rail spur will enable us to ship our product faster, more economically, and increase our client base when we can deliver nationwide. We anticipate these enhancements will allow us to add 20 jobs to the Jackson area, as well as better serve our local customers," said Steve Mitchell, owner of JT Enviro.