South Amboy Waterfront Park Rehabilitation project could receive $2.25M in federal funding
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SOUTH AMBOY - The city could receive $2.25 million from the federal government for the South Amboy Waterfront Park Rehabilitation project, if Congress passes a comprehensive spending bill.
The money, proposed by Rep. Frank Pallone, has cleared the House's Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, according to a release.
The House is expected to vote on the underlying legislation in the coming months, the release said.
The funding will be used to create a waterfront park by reclaiming and rehabilitating the waterfront area to create an open park concept and conservation area.
The property is located in an area, locally referred to as the Coal Dumpers, on Radford Ferry Road adjacent to the planned ferry terminal, according to City Business Administrator Glenn Skarzynski.
"The city is in the process of developing the conceptual plans and acquiring the property," Skarzynski said.
The property will be used for passive recreation and will include open space and walking trails, he said.
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In May, Pallone joined local elected leaders in the city for a groundbreaking to mark the beginning of construction of South Amboy's ferry terminal that will eventually be connected to the park, the release said.
“I’m proud that South Amboy will receive $2.25 million to build a waterfront park," Pallone said. "Once completed, the park will be a central focus of the city’s efforts to create a public space that residents and visitors can enjoy. By purposing the land around the waterfront area, we are also creating new economic opportunities for businesses in our region. This is exactly the kind of investment our communities deserve, and I look forward to seeing this project move through the legislative process.”
“Our city is grateful for Congressman Pallone’s tireless advocacy for municipalities in his district as well as his stewardship of the Jersey Shore,” Mayor Fred Henry said. "His vision and hard work on behalf of his constituents has and will continue to provide public access to waterways, flood resiliency, and environmental restoration to New Jersey coastal communities.”
This article originally appeared on MyCentralJersey.com: South Amboy's Waterfront Park project could receive federal funding
