ABOUT MARSHALLVILLE
OUR TOWN HISTORY
Marshallville was the first town laid out in Wayne County after Wooster by James Marshall in 1817. Originally called Bristol, the village was incorporated in 1865 and named Marshallville.
SOLAR FIELD & MARCS RADIO TOWER
- The project is on about 7 + acres on land owned by the town of Marshallville
- The project is comprised of about 3,024 "335 Watt" individual solar panels
- There are 84 racks of panels, an average row contains 36 panels in each row. There is about 16 ft. between the rows. This is primarily to allow for access to provide maintenance. Adequate spacing also ensures the rows do not shade each other which could result in lost generation.
- There are driven piles (heavy stakes support the racks) these have been driven into the ground to support the racks which support the solar modules.
- When operating at its peak, this project can generate 700 Kilowatts of power or enough for about 109 average homes
- This project will avoid more than 786 tons of carbon dioxide per year that would have been produced if fossil fuels generated the same electricity.
- You would have to take nearly 173 cars off the road to achieve the same carbon dioxide reduction.
- The 25-degree fixed tilt helps achieve max Solar production and engineered to withstand wind shear issues. Also, this allows any snow accumulation to typically melt off the Solar modules quickly.
BUILDING PROJECTS
Overview
The Marshallville Nature Preserve Project final contract from the State has been signed and the availability of the monies has been extended one year. Construction is slated to start in October 2023. This new walking path will be located west of the solar field and will include a dedicated handicap accessible loop for all to enjoy. Marshallville Council has officially named this project "The Robert Brooker Preserve".
Overview
After nearly 60 years in service, the Village of Marshallville will replace its current water treatment plant with bids for construction set to begin in July of this year.
To help pay for the nearly $1.8 million price tag, the village applied for and was awarded a $637,000 grant from the state's H2Ohio program, which was created in 2019 to provide clean and safe water to all Ohio communities.
Marshallville's project was one of 54 water-related plans in 60 counties to receive a fraction of the $93 million grant money allocated through the Broadband, Utilities and Infrastructure for Local Development Success (BUILDS) initiative.
"When we heard about this grant opportunity we thought that we would throw out a number and see what happens," said Robert Brooker, Marshallville's service director. "Then we got a call saying that we were one of the first to be awarded funds."
To pay for the remainder of the cost, the village received another $500,000 grant from the state, Brooker said. Now, the village can pay nearly $1.2 million of that $1.8 million price tag. The remaining amount will be financed with loans through the EPA.