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Somers Point Mayor Jack Glasser is joined by city and county officials for a ribbon cutting at the city’s new bayfront transient marina
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The City of Somers Point Officially Opens
New Transient Marina
The marina, which features 20 transient boat slips, provides an additional amenity in Somers Point’s Historic Bay District
Somers Point, NJ – August 28, 2019 – The City of Somers Point announced the opening of its new bayfront transient marina. The marina currently features 20 transient boat slips as well as slips for tour boats and emergency vessels. Future amenities will include electric, water, and pump out facilities for transient boaters. The marina is open to the public, and is located at Higbee Avenue and the bay.
Wickberg Marina Contracting, Inc. of Belford, NJ completed the dredging phase of the project, and Walters Marine Construction of Ocean View, NJ completed construction on the marina itself.
“The opening of the new marina is a welcomed addition to our vibrant waterfront in Somers Point, which also includes the successful Gateway Theater,” said Somers Point Mayor Jack Glasser.
Various grants were secured by the City to contribute to the cost of the marina. A $1.45 million National Boating Infrastructure Grant assisted in funding the dredging and construction for the marina; and a $35,000 United States Fish and Wildlife Service grant – given through the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife in partnership with the New Jersey Clean Vessel Act Program and the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey – funded the construction of the pump-out station.
The unveiling of the new marina took place on August 28 with a special ribbon cutting ceremony, which included local and city officials and invited guests.
“The marina provides an additional waterfront amenity in our exciting Historic Bay District that entices visitors to stop, enjoy and explore everything that Somers Point has to offer,” said Greg Sykora, Somers Point Economic Development Advisory Commission (EDAC) Chair.
For more information about the City of Somers Point, please visit SomersPointGov.org or call 609-927-9088.