NORTH WILDWOOD – On Sept. 14, a massive project designed to protect properties and the city’s beach began in North Wildwood.
In addition to a complex plan of dredging for beachfill and using it to rebuild the beach, the project will include reconstruction of two storm sewer outfall pipes, and an entirely new dune system, as well as handicap, pedestrian and vehicle crossovers.
According to North Wildwood Mayor Bill Henfey and City Council, this project is essential for the future safety of our community. The need for the project was pushed to the forefront of many resident’s minds after last Thursday evening’s storm which battered the coastline.
The North Wildwood Beach Replenishment Project is funded by the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the City of North Wildwood. The DEP will be overseeing the construction.
The project area extends from Second and Ocean avenues in North Wildwood to Juniper Avenue in Wildwood.
Once it commences, pumping will continue around the clock for approximately 40 days. The public will be restricted from approximately 1,000 feet of beach at a time, as the project moves from Second Avenue to 26th Avenue.
Mayor Henfey has said, “although there is no way to eliminate inconvenience, the city will do everything possible to limit inconvenience for residents, vacationers, and surf fishers.”
For the complete description of the project, go to northwildwood.com and click on “Announcements,” where you’ll find “NJDEP 2009 Beachfill Online PowerPoint Presentation.”
Photos taken by John Harkins at Second Avenue and JFK Blvd.
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