New Jersey Congressman Andy Kim said that money from a government funding and disaster relief bill in September and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is coming back to New Jersey and will be used by USACE to protect and replenish shore communities across the state.
“The Jersey Shore is not just a place for tourists to visit and admire our beautiful beaches, it is an economic engine for New Jersey and home to hundreds of thousands of New Jersey residents. That’s why I’m doing everything I can to protect these communities,” said Congressman Kim .
“I’m proud to have voted for legislation that is now funding the protection and replenishment of our beaches, which will help our shore towns, businesses, and families across New Jersey.”
Until now, a planned beach replenishment project from the Manasquan Inlet to the Barnegat Inlet was in jeopardy due to a lack of funding.
Below is the breakdown and amount of funding coming to support New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District as a result of the disaster relief bill in September and the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act:
Disaster Relief Supplemental:
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act