AVALON — The Borough of Avalon will receive a $177,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
According to a release, the grant will be used for the reconstruction of a portion of 69th Street between Dune Drive and Ocean Drive. The project is expected to begin in 2020.
“We are very appreciative of the department taking a close look at this project and providing funding to help defray costs for municipal taxpayers,” stated Avalon Mayor Martin Pagliughi. “Avalon has been fortunate to submit competitive grant applications in prior years. These grants allow the Borough to repair and replace necessary infrastructure.”
Since 1997, the borough has secured approximately $2.9 million from the state Department of Transportation for various street projects.
Last year, the borough received a $150,000 grant from the program for the reconstruction of a portion of 68th Street.
In 2019, the department received 661 applications that requested more than $368 million for projects. Funding comes from the Transportation Trust Fund which is supported by the state gasoline tax.
A total of $161.25 million was allocated to projects throughout the state for the NJDOT’s Fiscal Year 2020 Municipal Aid Program.
The application for the grant was made by Avalon municipal engineer Thomas Thornton of Mott MacDonald and previously authorized by the Borough Council.
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