NORTH WILDWOOD ─ Since the Jan. 23 nor’easter, North Wildwood continues to repair its damaged dune system along the Third Avenue beach.
In a telephone interview, Mayor Patrick Rosenello told the Herald “Many thousand cubic feet of sand” have been trucked up to the work site.
In a previously released statement, Rosenello explained that “Third and Kennedy is the best example of shore protection. Without the dunes, we would have waves pounding on the JFK Boulevard.”
By repairing the dune, Kennedy Boulevard is protected from destructive surf and flooding.
Rosenello also told the Herald that, in spite of criticism of cost and effort, the city’s diligence in this matter is worth the ongoing maintenance.
Superstorm Sandy in 2012 first inflicted damage to the Third Avenue beach, followed by the ravages of Winter Storm Jonas in January 2016.
When asked the cost of this most recent operation, Rosenello replied that the cost is approximate at $200,000.
However, Rosenello said a more “permanent” structure is being considered to replace the dunes, but nothing definite has been determined or announced as of Feb 10.
Extending the seawall may be one of the possibilities.
To contact Rachel Rogish, email rrogish@cmcherald.com.
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