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Engineer says Bayview Drive repaving, sewer projects to progress ahead of summer; borough to seek NJ DCA grant
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Summary
Municipal engineer Mark told the Wildwood Crest commission that Bayview Drive reconstruction will start next week, New Jersey Avenue sewer work is about 40% complete and the borough will submit plans for a fiscal‑year NJ DCA grant (engineer noted the grant as $3,000,000).
Mark, the borough engineer, delivered a consolidated status report on ongoing and planned capital projects at the March 10 Wildwood Crest commission meeting.
"We are in the push here to get everything completed for the summer season," Mark said, describing scheduling pressure caused by earlier weather delays and a tight construction calendar.
Key project updates the engineer reported:
- Bayview Drive reconstruction: The contractor is scheduled to begin work next week; Mark said the contractor gave assurances that Bayview Drive will be repaved and striped for the summer season.
- Crest Pier bathroom improvements (NJDCA small cities program): The borough has a final design review scheduled and intends to present a resolution at the next meeting to advertise for bids and start construction at the end of summer.
- New Jersey Avenue sanitary sewer and water-main improvement: The engineer said the project is approximately 40% complete, with a planned demobilization through the summer and return in the fall to wrap up work ahead of the county’s streetscaping and paving project.
- Stockton Road and Topeka: Sanitary sewer work and concrete on Stockton Road have been completed; sanitary sewer work on Topeka remains in progress, with finishing work on Topeka, Bayview and Pittsburgh still to be completed.
Grant and procurement timing: Mark said the borough is preparing to submit plans and specifications for a fiscal‑year NJ DCA project and referenced a $3,000,000 grant for sanitary-sewer and road work; he noted the borough must have contractual awards in place by June for projects that would start in the fall.
A commissioner asked about bike-path striping coordination with the police chief; Mark said the borough will secure quotes and coordinate with zone striping and that the work is expected soon, possibly before May but potentially delayed by weather.
Why it matters: The projects cover roads, sewers and public facilities that affect residents and summer visitors; the schedule and grant submittal affect bid timelines and contractor availability.
What’s next: Staff will finalize bid documents for the NJ DCA submittal and seek authorization to advertise at a future meeting. The engineer will report back to the commission on bidding and scheduling developments.
