VENTNOR – To keep the public informed about public projects that could cause inconvenience for residents, the city recently published a list of capital projects currently being undertaken in the city.
Among them are repairs to the boardwalk, road improvements, traffic signalization, and bulkhead and recreation improvements.
The city recently completed critical repairs to the boardwalk between Derby and Cornwall avenues. The pilings and supports under the wood decking were repaired at a cost not to exceed $30,000.
The city was recently awarded a $7.1 million grant from Gov. Phil Murphy’s $100 million Boardwalk Preservation Fund, made possible through the American Rescue Plan, to replace a section of the aging wooden way. According to city officials, replacing the entire length of Ventnor’s boardwalk will cost about $26 million. The grant will pay to replace the most deteriorated sections first, and the city will apply for additional grants to cover the remaining sections.
The city is awaiting final inspection of improvements made to the intersection of Ventnor and Little Rock avenues that improve safety and reduce the distance pedestrians have to travel to cross the busy four-lane roadway. The project included installation of ADA-compliant corner ramps and flashing yellow signs that will activate when pedestrians cross the street.
The project was funded with a $300,000 grant from the NJ Department of Transportation.
The city is anticipating work to improve traffic signals on certain intersections along the city-owned portion of Ventnor Avenue will start soon. The intersections of Oxford, Victoria, Weymouth, Nashville and Baton Rouge avenues will get new traffic signal improvements that will improve the flow of traffic, increase pedestrian safety, install ADA-compliant curb ramps, and improve lighting, signage and pavement markings.
The $2.8 million project is being partially funded with a grant from the South Jersey Transportation Authority.
In an effort to address sea level rise, the city is replacing aging bulkheads along Winchester Avenue between Jackson and Marion avenues. Construction
The bulkhead replacement on Winchester Avenue from Jackon to Marion Avenues will be replaced. The $1.2 million project is expected to begin soon.
The city also recently awarded a $90,000 contract for Remington & Vernick to provide construction design and inspection services to repair a sewer main on Somerset Avenue from Edgewater to Calvert Avenue.
The city also awarded a contract for a company to complete upgrades to the C-Shore playground, which is expected to cost as much as $100,000. The project includes new playground equipment. The project is being partially funded with a $50,000 recreation grant.
And for those who live active lifestyles, the city will improve the basketball court located at S. Somerset Avenue. A chain link fence will also be replaced. The city is still in the bidding process and is expecting to award a contract next month.
Pickleballers will be pleased to know that the city will also mill and pave surfaces of the pickleball and tennis courts at the Suffolk Avenue recreation complex. Improvements are planned for the courtyard and new nets, benches, shade structures, trash and recycling containers will be installed. The project is currently in the design and engineering phase.
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