Chilo Project Wins Fifth Award

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Heritage Ohio recently named the Chilo Lock #34 Park and Visitor Center Museum “Best Public Improvement Project.” The award was presented to the Clermont County Park District at a recent ceremony.

Burgess & Niple provided planning, design services and construction administration for the reuse of the historic Chilo Lock and Dam #34 operations building. B&N also helped secure funding for the adaptive reuse of this former powerhouse located on the banks of the Ohio River.

Heritage Ohio is a statewide, not-for-profit group that promotes historic preservation and downtown revitalization as well as protecting buildings, landscapes, art, artifacts and landmarks.

Since its completion in 2005, the Chilo Lock #34 Visitor Center and Museum has received four additional awards:

• Preservation Award – Cincinnati Preservation Association
• Honorable Mention, Facilities Development – Ohio Parks and Recreation Association Awards of Excellence Competition
• Built Environment Heritage Award/Historic Preservation – Ohio’s Hill Country Heritage Area
• Community Project Award - Clermont 20/20

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