After years of preparation, Margate is ready to apply for a city wide dredging permit from the NJ DEP, Department of Environmental Protection. Dredging should improve safety for boaters navigating back bay waters. Some Amherst businesses had to limit operations during low tide. ex: boat slips, water park, etc. Listen to Margate Commissioners Discuss Dredging Plans. …
It’s been a year since homes along Amherst were damaged by street work. Some properties worse than others. The fight for repair money is still ongoing. Margate Homeowners vs Mathis Construction. Listen: Margate Solicitor John Scott Abbott: Mediation with Mathis contractor is coming up. Public comment: communication from City of Margate is lacking. You guys …
After 12 Months, Margate Homeowners Still Waiting for Repair Money. Read More »
Margate Commissioners met on December 16 to discuss, among other things, Amherst Ave litigation and dredge spoils. Solicitor John Scott Abbott says another meeting planned for Dec 22 between Margate and Ventnor should ‘resolve it’. It’s all about the money. Ventnor facing sizable fees for variety of expenses related to Margate’s project? Margate Solicitor Abbott; …
16 Damaged Margate Homes, Will Ventnor Sign Dredge Spoils Deal? Read More »
What happened to the dredging money set aside for Margate’s back bay? Will Ventnor OK Shelter Island deal? These are just a few of the topics discussed during the Margate Commissioner Meeting of DEC. 2, 2021. City Engineer Ed Dennis still swimming in dredge permit application stuff. Still deciding where the dredge spoils will go. …
Margate Needs More Dredge Cash, Will Ventnor OK Shelter Island Plan? Read More »
Margate and Ventnor getting closer to a deal that would allow dumping dredge materials into the watery hole known as Shelter Island. Shelter Island is co-owned by Margate and Ventnor. Back in the 1920’s, Shelter Island was dug out. The dredge materials were used to build up portions of Margate & Ventnor. Margate needs approval …
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Watch DownbeachBUZZ WEBCAST for June 26, 2021. We have an special, Amherst Ave promenade Update. The decking wood has arrived. Shipment #1. Another shipment on the way. Yes! The Amherst Water Park is bigger and better than before. Island Water Sports is awesome. Your kids will love it. The Margate back bays need dredging. Like …
Amherst Promenade Deck Being Installed, Margate Waterpark & Dredging Update. Read More »
Listen to audio clips from Margate Commission meeting of May 20, 2021. Long-awaited Amherst Promenade along Margate’s back-bay delayed until mid-July 2021. Still waiting for delivery of lumber and other materials. Once received, should take about 30 days to complete says Margate City Engineer, Ed Dennis. Listen > Damage to homes along Amherst Ave. Discussions …
Margate Promenade, Washington Ave Chaos, Dredging, Amherst Damage Read More »
The Amherst Ave Marina District project in Margate is delayed a bit. Supplies and building materials tougher to get for that promenade. Especially lumber. Margate city engineer reports that he’s waiting for the lumber needed to complete the Amherst Ave promenade. LISTEN to audio from May 6, 2021. Wood shipment #1 should arrive by mid-May. …
Margate’s Amherst Promenade Delayed, Expensive Lumber Tough To Get Read More »
The beaches of Margate and Ventnor currently undergoing replenishment work. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Philadelphia District and its contractor, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, are placing more than 2 million cubic yards of sand to complete periodic nourishment of the Absecon Island dune and berm project. The 50 year project was designed …
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will soon begin another Absecon Island beach replenishment project stretching from Atlantic City through Longport. Ventnor will be first to get started, probably by early October. Work will then progress to Margate, Longport and lastly, Atlantic City. Work will include dune repair with grass plantings, cross over repair and street …
Ventnor, Margate and Longport Ready for Beach and Dune Work Read More »
The beaches of Margate, Longport, Ventnor and Atlantic City will soon get another face-lift. Scheduled for every 3-4 years, it’s time for another round of dredging and beach replenishment along Absecon Island. Absecon Island beach work could include: Widening of beaches Dune maintenance Work on beach access paths / crossovers Repair sand fencing Dune grass …
Downbeach and Atlantic City Dredging and Beach Work Starting Fall 2020 Read More »
The proposed waterpark along Amherst Ave in Margate is one step closer to opening this summer. Island Aqua Park will feature an array of inflatable slides and rafts along the back bay of Margate. Permits have been granted from NJ state and federal agencies. Army Corps of Engineers and NJ DEP have given their blessing …
Amherst Water Park in Margate Readies for Summer 2020 Read More »
Margate Commissioners met on Feb 6. Topics ranged from sharing services with Longport, overdue school consolidation, back bay dredging, vacating more public land, and Margate’s lack of bike friendliness. Longport’s municipal building has mold & structural problems. Longport getting help from Margate. Approval of shared Municipal courtroom. Longport will pay to use Margate facilities. More …
Margate Dredging, School Consolidation, Longport Shared Services. Read More »
Stone Harbor may start trimming some of their dunes that grew too high. When will Ventnor and Atlantic City do the same? With dune trimming, not only will ocean views return, but that sand will be used to widen the beaches. Residents are waking up. Dune-trimming can sometimes be a better option than using pumped …
Jersey Shore Town Wants to Trim Dunes That Grew Too High. Read More »
