New Jersey American Water on Friday said it will invest $1.5 million in Asbury Park to replace approximately 4,800 feet of aging water main beginning this month. The project also includes replacing 14 fire hydrants and 122 utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route. At the same time, the Camden-based utility said it will spend $1.1 million in Washington Township to replace approximately 3,530 feet of aging water main. The company will upgrade the aging 6- and 8-inch water lines, installed in the 1950s, with new, 8- and 12-inch ductile iron main along the entire length of Jackson Parkway, Pohatcong Terrace, Pohatcong Drive, and Valley View Road.
In Asbury Park, the company will upgrade the aging 6- and 8-inch water lines, installed in the 1920s, with new, 8- and 12-inch ductile iron main along the following streets:
• Third Ave. from Ridge Ave. to Bridge St.
• Sunset Ave. from Bridge St. to Memorial Dr.
Both investments are part of New Jersey American Water’s multimillion-dollar initiative to accelerate the renewal of water infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life in more than 100 communities across the state.
Montana Construction Inc. and J.F. Kiely Construction Co. will begin work on or about Nov. 30 and expect to finish within two months.
