MONMOUTH BEACH — Beach replenishment is expected to begin next month to the borough’s beachfront.
Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. announced that a contract has been awarded to Weeks Marine in the amount of $12,913,250 for the project.
“The wind and flooding during Hurricane Irene proved how important beach replenishment is to the communities that receive it,” said Pallone in a press release. “Beach replenishment protected the shore during the storm, and as a result of storm damage this project is all the more necessary.”
According to the press release, Pallone requested funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the beach replenishment.
In May, Pallone announced $7.5 million for beach replenishment in Monmouth Beach. This $7.5 million is in addition to roughly $2.5 million that had been banked for this project through funding secured by Pallone in previous years. The last allocation of $7.5 million allowed the Army Corps to move forward with awarding a contract.
“Now the work can begin. This project will make a significant impact in the community,” Pallone said.
According to the press release, the money was approved as part of the fiscal year 2011 continuing resolution that funded the government through the end of the year and was approved in April. This is the largest funding allocation to this project in recent years.