Batesville, In. — Demolition crews from Cincinnati-based O’Rourke Wrecking Company are removing the former Fellers Service Station in downtown Batesville. City leaders approved a contract for $43,740 to complete the work.
In late 2017 crews from August Mack Environmental from Indianapolis injected chemicals into the ground in an effort to neutralize any remaining benzene, oil or gas. The monitoring process will continue for about one year.
Mayor Mike Bettice told WRBI News the property could have been sold prior to the demolition, but the city wanted to be sure the site clean up was properly completed. After matching grants from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs the demolition will cost taxpayers of Batesville about $10,000.
