N.J. Governor Chris Christie announces numerous multi-million shore re-building projects

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Governor Chris Christie and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin today announced a $202 million resiliency project that will bolster storm protection for Union Beach, which is located along the Raritan Bay, and was one of the communities hardest hit by Superstorm Sandy.

·         The massive flood control project – funded by federal, state and local contributions – will consist of construction of levees, floodwalls, tide gates and pump stations.

·         The project will also rebuild beaches, dunes, and groins, which are jetty-like structures that are designed to slow loss of sand from beaches.

·         In addition, more than 25 acres of degraded wetlands will be restored to help better absorb flood waters.

·         Enhancing Liberty State Park’s Marshes and Upland Habitats: Create and improve Liberty State Park’s 40 acres of salt marsh and 100 acres of upland habitat in Jersey City. Project will improve ecosystem resiliency and create a new publicly accessible area within the park.

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