The statement below is from John DiGiamberardino, Executive Director (COO) Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association.:
“The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association (OGCMA) is excited to announce the commencement of a greater than $ one million reconstruction project for the North End boardwalk area from McClintock Street to Seaview Avenue. The project will begin in early January, 2018, and completion is targeted for May 2018. This represents the next phase of the Camp Meeting Association’s ongoing efforts to improve our boardwalk for residents and visitors alike.
“The Camp Meeting’s goal is to match the new decking material with that of the most recent renovations to the other sections which were installed since Superstorm Sandy.
“For your safety and awareness, there are certain things you should be informed of as the project gets underway. The electricity for boardwalk lighting to the area has been turned off, and the existing sections of boardwalk will be removed. For safety reasons, the entire section under construction will be closed to the public.
“You can expect construction traffic and construction noise, with the most significant noise taking place when pilings are being driven. A number of Ocean Avenue parking spots on the east side of Ocean Avenue will be closed from public parking in order to provide a temporary walkway for pedestrians.
“Together we can look forward to a beautiful new section of boardwalk in spring 2018! Watch our Facebook page or sign up to receive our newsletter on our website (www.oceangrove.org) for updates on the project.”
Editor’s note: The CMA announcement on January 10 did not include these details regarding safety and construction, so we appreciate this update from Rev. John.
The CMA has had a priorities plan which they are following, and that includes finishing the north end of the boardwalk and leaving the pier for last.
The CMA has a history of moving slowly. Consider the North End Redevelopment Plan sitting dormant since 2006.
That’s just great. But rather than RE-building an OK totally functional piece of the existing boardwalk, we might want to question when we’re ever, ever, ever gonna see the REST of our fishing pier. 5 years and counting….tick, tick, tick..
Will the North End parking lot be ready for summer, 2018?