Listen to the recent Margate commissioners meeting. Topics include the pros and cons of installing a master jetty at the tip of Longport.
Margate has been fighting un-needed dunes for 17 years. Now that the Army Corps of Engineers have the OK from a variety of judges, the next battle will be over drainage. Forced outfall pipes could industrialize our beaches. Sump pumps are a mandated, but temporary solution to get rid of any water ponding that reaches 4 inches.
Ventnor has drainage problems, but they’re hidden under the boardwalk.
Listen to clips from AUG 17, 2017 Margate Commisioners Meeting.
- Lawsuits suggest jettys just rob the sand. Some towns benefit, other suffer.
- Did Brigantine’s etty negatively affect AC, Ventor & Margate?
- Sand likely to clog the inlet next summer, as new sand migrates.
- Jettys just trap sand. Robbing Peter to pay Paul
- Would a jetty in Longport hurt Ocean City?
The Army Corps admits that a master jetty would be most effective, but very expensive.
Legislative efforts by Senator Jim Whelan helping to make back bay dredging a reality, sometime sooner than later. Marina & dock owners might get relief soon. Shellfish habitat rule no longer impediment.
Beach Tag Sales
As of July 31, beach badge sales total $313,665, that’s down $13,000 from last year. Anger being needlessly directed at beach inspectors.