Stone Harbor Receives $175,000 Grant For Major Street Project

STONE HARBOR RECEIVES $175,000 GRANT FOR MAJOR STREET PROJECT

(Stone Harbor, NJ)— The Borough of Stone Harbor has received a major grant that will help finance the reconstruction of a portion of First Avenue from 80th Street south to 89th Street. Borough officials learned this month that a $175,000 grant for this project has been awarded by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

“This is exciting news for our community”, said Stone Harbor Mayor Suzanne Walters. “This grant will help finance the necessary reconstruction of First Avenue which will make the roadway safer for our residents and visitors”.

The grant application was made by Borough Engineer Marc DeBlasio from Remington Vernick & Walberg Engineers. The reconstruction of this nine-block section of First Avenue is in conjunction with a major storm sewer outfall program that will prevent discharge into the ocean and direct storm water to the bay. The Borough was previously awarded funds from the State to complete Phase I of this project in Fiscal Year 2011. The proposed Phase II of this project will begin at the intersection of First Avenue and 89th Street and concludes at the northern terminus of the roadway.

The Borough plans on pulverizing the existing roadway and repaving the roadway with hot mix asphalt. Concrete gutters will be installed and drainage structures will be erected as needed to correct any existing problems. Some select concrete curbs, sidewalks, and concrete driveways will be replaced. ADA curb ramps will be installed at each intersection to enhance handicapped access. This work will help alleviate ponding problems on this section of First Avenue.

The total estimated cost of these improvements to First Avenue is $663,920. For additional information, please visit www.stone-harbor.nj.us