Long Branch council awards pier construction contract to JT Cleary; mobilization expected within 60 days
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The Long Branch City Council awarded the construction contract for the new Long Branch Pier to New Jersey-based JT Cleary. Mayor Pullen said mobilization would begin within 60 days and estimated a 12–18 month completion timetable; funding and vote details were not specified in the record.
The Long Branch City Council awarded the construction contract for a new Long Branch Pier to New Jersey–based JT Cleary, Mayor Pullen announced during the Feb. 3 council meeting.
"The bid was awarded to a New Jersey based company JT Cleary," the mayor said, adding that "mobilization and construction will start, within 60 days and an estimated with an estimated 12 to 18 month completion timetable." He said the pier will include historic design elements, meet modern safety and resiliency standards and be fully accessible.
Council members present also praised city staff and first responders for recent storm response and expressed enthusiasm about the pier as a community asset. Several council members described the award as a milestone in restoring the waterfront landmark.
The meeting transcript records the mayor's announcement and timeline but does not include a detailed roll-call vote or contract value in the public record excerpt provided. The mayor identified the winning contractor as JT Cleary and gave the projected start window; procurement documents, contract terms, and funding sources were not specified in the remarks on the record.
Next steps indicated on the record are contractor mobilization within roughly 60 days and an expected 12–18 months to substantially complete construction. City officials did not offer additional budgetary or procurement details during the meeting's public portion.
The council adjourned after routine business; further information on contract documents, permits, and construction milestones will be available from the city's procurement office or subsequent meetings.
