The Authority Newsletter - January 2025

What's New at The Authority?

Landfill Administrative Building

Construction continues for the expansion of The Authority’s existing Administration Building at the Solid Waste Complex. This project includes office renovations and upgrades to the locker rooms and lunchroom. Demolition of the existing building is nearing completion. Both footings and blockwork are complete. The next phase of the project will be installing the walls of the building. The project is on schedule and is projected to be complete by the summer of 2025.

Bridgeton BOE: Broad Street School HVAC Project

The winter break work at Broad Street School is nearing completion. With more than 1300 hours put in between December 20 and December 31, Thermal Piping and their subcontractors were able to remove ceilings in three hallways, support existing conduits and electrical cables, as well as remove the 100 year-old tin ceilings and wood supports from the corridors. The electrical contractor was able to energize the Motor Control Center, which controls the new air handlers and HVAC equipment. The next phase of the project includes additional night work to get ahead of the summertime schedule of completing 35% of the $13 million dollar project in the summer of 2025.

NJ State Police Barracks

Work continues on the State Police Barracks project with footings and foundations completed. Underground electrical and plumbing work is complete in anticipation of pouring the building pad on Monday, January 6. The site contractor has installed some of the curbs to allow for new electric utility pole layout by ACE. The next phase of the project will include the concrete reinforcement, moisture barrier, stone, and concrete pad. Roof trusses and building framing materials will be delivered in January. 

Cape May City Police Station

The Authority has been awarded the contract for Construction Management of the new 15,000 square-foot Cape May Police Station. The Architect on the project is Robbie Conley. The project is expected to go to bid in the spring of 2025.

Bridgeton Fire Station

Work at the Bridgeton Fire Station has begun with blacktop and islands removed in the rear of the building, contractor trailers in place, and lights on. Demolition has begun inside the building. Engineering review for many of the long lead time items is also taking place. Ace’s lighting poles in the rear of the parking lot are scheduled for disconnect by the utility and removal by the contractor. It is just the beginning of a long journey to the completion of the new Bridgeton Fire Station scheduled for completion in the spring of 2026. 

Upper Deerfield BOE

The New Jersey Department of Education – Office of School Facility Projects has approved the expansion to the Charles F. Seabrook school in Upper Deerfield Township. The one-story 18,840 square-foot addition will provide 12 additional pre-kindergarten classrooms and restrooms. The project cost is estimated at $9MM with just over 55% being covered by state funds with the balance being paid for by the district. This project structure is possible because of newly created legislation that combines Township, BOE, County, and Authority partnership to leverage grant funding that would not otherwise be available. This innovative partnership marshalled by The Authority leverages 50% share rather than the typical DOE 16% which results in lower tax implications to Township residents. The district has partnered with the Authority to bond and manage the construction with the bond being guaranteed by Cumberland County. Special thanks to Assemblyman Bailey for his guidance and advocacy throughout the legislative process. The project will be going out to bid in Q1 2025 and is expected to be complete in Q1 2026.

Debris Management Plan

The Authority has been working alongside the Cumberland County Office of Emergency Management and Cumberland County Public Works to create the Cumberland County Debris Management Plan. The purpose of the Debris Management Plan is to provide a comprehensive debris management plan in the event of a man-made or natural catastrophe, which generates substantial quantities of debris that overwhelms the normal capacity of the county to respond. The development and implementation of this plan is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizenry of Cumberland County, to minimize property damage and loss, and to return to a condition of normalcy to the daily lives and activities of the citizens of Cumberland County. Included in the County Debris Management Plan are Temporary Debris Management Areas (TDMA). A TDMA is a site used to temporarily store debris which has been collected from the right of way after an emergency event, such as a flood, hurricane, or Nor’easter. To date, there are 12 approved TDMAs within eight of the 14 municipalities in Cumberland County.  The Authority will continue to work alongside the municipalities to establish an approved TDMA in each municipality. 

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