Despite Sandy, Traders Cove Park Coming Along
Park should open this spring, mayor says
The docks might need some work, but all in all, the road to the completion of the bayfront park at the former Traders Cove Marina site on Mantoloking road is nearing a pleasant end.
"Punchlist items" are still being waited on, but the construction of a parking area, a playground and several other aspects of the long-awaited park have been completed, Mayor Stephen C. Acropolis said.
Completed is a future picnic area, barbecue are, gazebo, playground and floating docks.
Still in the planning stages is a resource building, which will include restrooms.
Restrooms were initially planned as part of a splash park that would have been included at the site, though that aspect of the project was eliminated after the township council changed hands in the beginning of 2012.
"We are looking at finalizing the plans for the resource center which will have the bathrooms in it, but that won't be bid until the end of the year," said Acropolis.
A recent tour of the park yielded a view of significant progress, including a parking lot made of sea shells, fences, sidewalks and a large playground.
Many of the site's docks were damaged during Superstorm Sandy, which will require repair.
The township council authorized the solicitation of bids for that work at the Feb. 5 council meeting. The cost of the repair work and the new docks will be covered under FEMA's 75 percent reimbursement rate, Acropolis said.
Officials are hoping floating docks on the north lagoon area will be installed by Memorial Day weekend.
"That will give us the opportunity to rent some boat slips there," the mayor said.
Chief Wahoo
7:47 am on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Very very dangerous waters.
shorecorruption
1:33 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
What kind of idiot would build a park with no restrooms.
clamdigger
1:58 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
"What kind of idiot would build a park with no restrooms"
the current town council
I have spoken
6:26 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
The county built a park that butts right up against this waste of tax payers dollars park. The county has a nice new bathroom at their waste of tax payer dollars park.
Ocean County and Brick must think the money grows on trees.
wookfish
7:50 am on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
they "local governments" can sure cut the red tape for their own good real fast...what about those without homes
type writer
8:15 am on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Make it real nice and add some more bathrooms because there will be a lot of homeless victims from Hurricane sandy living there.
Tom Cular
8:26 am on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Normally, if damage occurs before the owner makes final acceptance it's the contractor or his insurer's responsibility to repair or replace the damage portion of the work. Makes me wonder if anyone in town hall knows much about public contracting, or worse.
shorecorruption
10:25 pm on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Contractor might not of had insurance.
Brick Surfer
12:43 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
It sure seems that the majority of those that post on these articles are very negative. Do any of you have anything positive to say about anything?? It sure seems that you have a lot of time on your hands as well. Go out and enjoy where you live and stop whining.
patch
1:00 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
hope there are changing stations in restrooms for our Lakewood neighbors.should be empty on Saturdays.
JHill
2:20 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Yep, they took over Manasquan Reservoir 7 years ago.
Don Mulvey
4:28 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
The Brick Reservoir is being overrun as well.
J
1:42 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Why no splash park? It would be nice to have one around here.
Joseph Woolston Brick
6:32 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
I'll say something positive, I'm glad they are making a park over there, most of the township council is hell bent on paving over the whole town. Glad some open space is being saved somewhere in town, would be nice to do with the Foodtown lot as well. As far as changing stations, who needs them? Our friends from the West turn everything into changing stations. Go to Windward Beach for awhile to prove that statement. They change their kids on park benches, picnic tables and their favorite spot are the picnic tables with the roofs over them, keeps the sun out of the kids eyes don't ya know. GROSS! You would think the powers that be would pass an ordinance forbidding those practices, but no, they are more concerned with Bamboo. So what if we get a little E Coli mixed in with our food or clothing? It puts hair on your chest!
darrell
9:32 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2013
I would never use a picnic table without first spraying the table off and then using a plastic tablecloth. Haven't been to Windward in years. Used to go there in the late 60"s but not to swim, just to sit. Use the ocean, Brick 1 since 1955 and still go there. Don't have to worry about nothing. (Bamboo,e coli, tables)
mineeeemoh
12:04 am on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
How outrageously bigotted many are.
Deborah
3:36 pm on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
I noticed that as well, so sad.
Mad in OC
5:08 pm on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Just heard that a local resident committed suicide at Traders Cove last week because of the stress from the hurricane. How is this not news?
HELP..
5:24 pm on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
@Clamdigger I believe the new "D" council voted that down when took office...
Vinny G
7:53 pm on Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Thank God!!! The park is coming along! I thought the people with no homes would have no place to go after a hard day of living on the streets. Good job Brick, keep up the good work!