The Authority Newsletter - August 2025

What's New at The Authority?

Landfill Administrative Building, Landfill Gas Header, and Scale House Update

Construction for the expansion of The Authority’s existing Administration Building at the Solid Waste Complex is nearing completion. Staff have begun moving into the newly-renovated building. Outside landscaping and finishing touches are expected to be complete by the end of the month. The Authority’s Landfill Gas Header Project has  been completed. The project included the continuation of the landfill gas header around landfill Cells 7, 8, and 9 to complete the loop around the entire landfill. This project will help The Authority maximize landfill gas collection. The Authority’s Scale House concrete renovations are complete. This projected included pouring new concrete around both the inbound and outbound scales. 

Upper Deerfield BOE

On Tuesday, July 22, The Authority officially commenced construction operations for the new 12-classroom Pre-K expansion onto the existing Charles F. Seabrook School in Upper Deerfield. A preconstruction meeting was held on July 9, and plans were set to mobilize and start on July 22. Existing playground demolition has occurred and site work has begun. Soil erosion measures have been put in place and the site access road off of Northville Road has begun. In addition to the installation of the access road, construction fence will be installed and demolition will continue. The Authority will get trades into the existing building to complete their work before the new school year begins. The Authority will be coordinating with the district and their vendor to install a new playground, prior to the 2025-2026 school year. 

Bridgeton Fire Station

The new Bridgeton Fire Station is progressing according to plan. The elevator shaft is complete. Footing for the emergency generator pad has been poured, with the installion of the reinforced concrete pad to follow. The Authority continues to work closely with the City Administration and Fire Chief. The project is on schedule for completion in Summer of 2026. 

NJ State Police Barracks

The Port Norris Barracks interior work continues to progress with drywall finishing, painting and tile work being done. All of the electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough work has been completed. The Authority worked with NJSP, the Treasury Department and their vendors to add radio communications to the project. Construction managers are fine-tuning access control, security and, casework installations, prior to delivery. The sitework should begin in August and the final layer of horizontal siding will be installed on the outside of the building. The project on schedule and still within original budget. 

Cape May Police Department

The Authority continues to improve the tomorrow of our neighboring counties. Cape May Police Department is now out for Bid. Bidders may obtain copies of Drawings, Project Manual/Specifications and Bidding Documents for this project after July 23, 2025, at the offices of the Architect, ROBBIE CONLEY, ARCHITECT, 596 Glassboro Road, Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097. Proposals will be received at the Office of the City Clerk, 643 Washington Street, Cape May, New Jersey 08204, on September 9, 2025, at 11:00 (AM) local time.

Lead Paint Removal Program

The Authority, through its ongoing partnership with The Holly City Development Corporation (HCDC) and the Cumberland County Department of Health (CCDOH), is continuing its mission to make Cumberland County lead safe. Together, The Authority, HCDC, and CCDOH are abating and remediating multiple homes built before 1978 that contain lead-based paint. This is an often hidden danger that poses serious health risks to children. Every home completed is another step toward a healthier, safer community for all. 

Linden Street Homes Groundbreaking

The Authority has worked closely with partners to redevelop ten vacant and abandoned properties on Linden Street in Salem City. Work continues in Salem City. The Authority has worked closely with Restrepo & Associates on Linden Avenue, where construction is scheduled to commence in August. Two of The Authority’s interns—Diego, an architecture student at Thomas Jefferson University, and Alex, an engineering student at Cumberland County Technical Education Center—have surveyed existing conditions of dozens of city-owned properties throughout Salem. Diego and Alex have combined available property data with on-the-ground observation of each parcel into a single, interactive map. Their efforts allow the City and The Authority to have informed, strategic conversations about redevelopment opportunities for the landbank.  

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