Warehouses Slated for Demolition at Former Walstonburg Oil Property
In downtown Walstonburg, two old warehouses at the former Farmers Oil Company property on West Railroad Avenue are slated for demolition. The demolition and clearing work, funded by an EPA grant, aims to clean up the site for future use.
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, October 6, 2026 — In downtown Walstonburg, two old warehouses located at the former Farmers Oil Company property on West Railroad Avenue are scheduled for demolition. The work is intended to clear the site and facilitate its future use.
The demolition and clearing project will focus on two aged warehouse structures situated on the property. The specific timeline for the commencement and completion of the demolition activities was not provided.
Funding for this initiative has been secured through a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This financial support underscores the project’s objective to address environmental remediation and prepare the land for subsequent development or utilization.
The former Farmers Oil Company site is a notable location in downtown Walstonburg. The decision to demolish the existing warehouses marks a step towards revitalizing or repurposing the area. Details regarding the intended future use of the cleared site have not been publicly disclosed.
The EPA grant aims to support the cleanup of the property, indicating a focus on environmental stewardship and community development. Further information on the contractor undertaking the demolition or the specific environmental assessments conducted was not immediately available.
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