KEANSBURG, NJ – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and Colonel Paul Owen, Commander of the New York District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will announce details to the Keansburg and Sandy Hook to Barnegat Inlet flood control and beach replenishment projects that will be completed to restore damage to the Jersey Shore caused by Superstorm Sandy. The work to be done by the Army Corps will improve these projects beyond damage from the devastating storm.
Pallone previously announced that the projects would be funded by the Sandy Aid package that passed Congress in January. These projects will provide an unprecedented investment of hundreds of millions of dollars in beach replenishment and flood protection in the Sixth Congressional District. At the event, Congressman Pallone and Colonel Owen will outline the scope and timeline of this critical infrastructure work that will help protect the Jersey Shore from storms.
WHO:
Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06)
Keansburg Mayor Arthur Boden
Colonel Paul Owen, Commander, New York District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
WHAT:
Announce Work Beginning on Keansburg Beach Replenishment Project
WHERE:
Keansburg Waterfront Library,
55 Shore Blvd.
Keansburg, NJ
WHEN:
Monday, February 24, 2014
11:45am-12:30pm
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