As part of a master plan for campus development, the University of St. Francis acquired a property that had been formerly occupied by a large bulk petroleum storage facility. Prior to the acquisition, SES Environmental conducted a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, which identified the former operation areas at the site. A limited Phase II subsurface investigation was then conducted which revealed the presence of petroleum impacted soil and groundwater, as well as the presence of free-phase petroleum on the water table.

On behalf of the University, SES Environmental approached the Indiana Development Finance Authority (IDFA) for Brownfield grant assistance. The grant application and attendant work plan submitted by SES was subsequently approved by the IDFA and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. Grant proceeds were used to cover expenses associated with completing Phase II investigation.

SES Environmental designed and implemented a remediation plan that included: contaminated soil excavation, on-site soil treatment, groundwater/product extraction utilizing vacuum-enhanced recovery methods, and groundwater treatment. Remediation work was coordinated with site redevelopment activities. The site is now used for classrooms and art studios. Speaking at a press conference, the IDFA Brownfield Grant Administrator stated this project "is the best example of Brownfield redevelopment initiative in the State of Indiana".