ABSECON ISLAND - Our coastal communities are getting a major infrastructure upgrade. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Philadelphia District has selected Agate Construction Co. of Egg Harbor Township to tackle critical repairs along Absecon Island, awarding the local contractor a $19.695 million contract.
The project will address ocean outfall pipes at seven specific locations spanning three municipalities. In Atlantic City, crews will repair or extend pipes at New Jersey Avenue, St James Place, Virginia Avenue, and California Avenue. Ventnor City's Jackson Avenue outfall is also on the list, along with two Margate locations: Nassau Avenue and Vendome Avenue.
Beyond the outfall work, Agate Construction will repair the New Haven vehicular access ramp in Ventnor City, ensuring continued beach access for residents and emergency vehicles.
The repairs are part of the larger Absecon Island Coastal Storm Risk Management project, a collaborative effort that shares costs among the Army Corps, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and local municipalities. This partnership approach helps our communities strengthen their coastal infrastructure while managing the financial burden across multiple levels of government.
The Army Corps will work with Agate Construction Company to establish a construction timeline and plans to post updates on its webpage as the project moves forward. For residents interested in tracking progress, checking that page will provide the most current information about when work will begin at each location.
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