The long-awaited Downbeach Dune project by the US Army Corp of Engineers is going out to bid. The project will cover more than 8.1 miles of Margate, Ventnor and Longport shoreline. It will use more than 3.8 million cubic yards of sand.
The DUNE project will feature includes initial construction in Longport and Margate, and renourishment in Ventnor and Atlantic City.
Initial construction of Atlantic City and Ventnor was completed in 2004.
The bid opening date is Oct. 4. Work is expected to begin in early-to-mid winter.
“The City of Ventnor is excited to see the beach replenishment project moving forward and welcome the added protection our community will receive once the project is complete,” said Lance B. Landgraf Jr., Deputy Mayor and Commissioner of Public Works. We have supported the project from the start and continue to welcome the support and efforts of the NJDEP and Army Corps.”
The bid opening date is Oct. 4. Work is expected to begin in early-to-mid winter.
This project is another important component of the Christie Administration’s plan to bring engineered beaches and dunes to the entire coast.
“I’m proud of the efforts of the team that has worked so hard to move this project forward,” said U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District Commander Lt. Col. Michael Bliss. “When complete, the engineered dune and berm will be one system with the purpose of reducing damages to the infrastructure on the island.”
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