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Pallone Announces Start of Shark River Inlet Dredging |
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., Monday announced the start of dredging at the Shark River Inlet in Monmouth County. The dredging, which began this weekend, will be conducted by the Army Corps of Engineers and continue for several days to improve the safety and accessibility of the inlet.
“Continued maintenance of the Shark River Inlet is important to the Jersey shore economy,” said Pallone. “Dredging ensures that boaters who use the Shark River Inlet have continued access to the ocean. One of the most important impacts this dredging will have is added safety for incoming and outgoing vessels”
This round of dredging will be funded entirely by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The Army Corps of Engineers dredge will perform maintenance dredging at two areas frequently affected by shoaling (sediment buildup at the bottom of the river that decreases the water's depth). Approximately 20,000 cubic yards of sand will be removed during this current maintenance dredge operation.
Pallone has been a long-time advocate of ensuring continued access to this inlet. In response to previous requests from Pallone, the Shark River Inlet has been previously dredged on average every 6 months going back to 2006. The inlet is located in Monmouth County and separates the communities of Belmar to the South and Avon-by-the-Sea to the North. |
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