The proposed project will construct approximately 400 linear feet of new berth with integral bulkhead wall and dredging of the ports berth perform site preparation and upland improvements adjacent…

This $20,531,758 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects (NSFHP) program, with an award date of September 20, 2024, will fund infrastructure improvements at the Port of Salem in Camden, New Jersey. The key products and services to be delivered include:

1. Construction of approximately 400 linear feet of new berth with a bulkhead wall, dredging to deepen the port's berth, and associated site preparation and upland improvements such as drainage, utilities, lighting, and fencing.
2. Acquisition and development of an adjacent 6-acre former industrial property, including demolition of existing structures, grading, stormwater management, and stone surfacing to support expanded port operations.
3. Engineering, design, and construction oversight services to support the berth construction, upland improvements, and dredging activities.

The intended beneficiary of this federal grant award is the South Jersey Port Corporation, the awardee and a U.S. state government entity and port authority located in Camden, New Jersey. There are no sub-recipients noted for this grant.

The proposed project will construct approximately 400 linear feet of new berth with integral bulkhead wall and dredging of the ports berth perform site preparation and upland improvements adjacent to the berth to include drainage water and electric service and acquire an adjacent approximate 6 acre former glass manufacturing facility and perform associated site preparation and improvements. Activities to be performed there are six proposed project components component 1 grant administration and property acquisition grant administration to include project reporting preparation and oversight preparation and submission of financial reporting and reimbursement packages acquisition of the former industrial 6 acre property located adjacent to the port of salem wage compliance review interviews and reporting and assisting with grant close out activities. Component 2 engineering and design pre construction engineering and design for the 6 acre property improvements component 4. Engineering services during construction to include project oversight and supporting the project close out process. Component 3 berth construction and upland area improvements. Berth construction the new berth will consist of a new bulkhead along the entire approximate 400 foot length a high level concrete deck fenders and mooring cleats. To expedite state and federal permit approvals the new bulkhead will be located waterside of the existing bulkhead and the existing timber bulkhead demolished thereby minimizing impacts and facilitating the environmentally least impactful project improvement. Lastly maintenance dredging of the adjacent berth to the authorized 16 5 foot depth will be performed to prepare the site for the further dredging to 22 5 foot depth contemplated in component 5. Upland area improvements following demolition of existing infrastructure the elevation of the site will be raised up to approximately 36 inches through a combination of material RE use backfill, and pavement. Activities include demolish existing shed building. Backfill to FEMA flood elevation. Provide dense graded aggregate DGA surface. Paved quay area at berth. Install drainage pipe and outfalls potable water and sanitary sewer extensions. Install high mast light towers led luminaries and power panels. Transition new site grades to existing rail track. Install hydrants. Install perimeter fencing. Provide guard booth and administration trailer. Provide electric infrastructure such as a meter box disconnect switch distribution panel box conductors conduit and pull boxes. Component 4 6 acre property improvements. Following acquisition of the 6 acre site the recipient will demolish the on site building 7 and a concrete silo perform site grading and stormwater management install perimeter fencing and gates; and install stone surfacing to support upland port operations. Component 5 berth dredging. Following construction of the roughly 400 foot berth high level deck and bulkhead wall river dredging to elevation 22 5 feet mean low water MLW depth will occur. Component 6 construction inspection. Construction phase engineering and design support to include project oversight routine inspections and final inspection activities assisting with contractors completion of punch list items and assisting with closeout at the conclusion of construction. Deliverables expected outcomes there are no performance measures within the infra program. Intended beneficiary south jersey port corporation. Subrecipient activities none.