This EDA investment supports the city of north wildwood with replacing approximately 500 feet of the city's deteriorated and unsafe boardwalk from 16TH to 18TH avenue in cape may county, new jersey

The Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the City of North Wildwood, New Jersey a $3.069 million project grant under the agency's Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300) on January 26, 2023. The funding will support replacing approximately 500 feet of deteriorated and unsafe boardwalk in Cape May County from 16th to 18th Avenue. Key deliverables include boardwalk replacement, electrical improvements, lighting fixtures, ADA compliant access ramps/stairs/walkways and beach access, aluminum railings, and safety enhancements. The upgraded infrastructure will create an emergency vehicle accessible right-of-way to bolster public safety. Completion of this project is expected to spur additional private investment and economic resiliency in the region.

The project includes boardwalk replacement, electrical improvements, lighting fixtures, ADA compliant access ramps and stairs, ADA compliant walkways and beach access, aluminum railings and safety improvements. In addition, the project will create a stable right-of-way capable of supporting emergency vehicles, which will provide a level of public safety. Once completed, the project will bolster job creation, spur private investment, and advance economic resiliency throughout the region.