BIG SANDY – The Town of Big Sandy is taking a major step toward revitalizing its downtown by addressing one of its most blighted properties.
Originally constructed in 1916, the Big Sandy Hotel first served as a hotel and was later converted into apartments before sitting vacant for the past two decades.
With support from Bear Paw Development Corporation's Brownfields Program, the Town has completed environmental assessments of the property. Testing revealed the presence of asbestos and lead-based paint in building materials.
To address these hazards and prepare the property for future use, the...
