Listen to the recent Margate commissioners meeting. Topics include the pros and cons of a installing a master jetty at the tip of Longport.
Margate has been fighting dunes for 17 years. Forced outfall pipes could industrialize our beaches. Sump pumps are a mandated but temporary solution to get rid of any water ponding that reaches 4 inches.
Listen to clips from AUG 17, 2017 Margate Commisioners Meeting.
Margate Mtg 8.18.17- There have been lawsuits in other towns that suggest jettys just rob the sand.
- Sand might clog the inlet next summer, as it migrates.
- Jettys just trap sand. Robbing Peter to payPaul
- Did Brigantine’s Jetty negatively affect AC, Ventor & Margate?
- Would a jetty in Longport hurt ocean city?
Legislative efforts by Senator Jim Whelan helping to make back bay dredging a reality, sometime sooner than later. Marina & dock owners might get relief soon. Shellfish habitat rule no longer impediment.
Beach Tag Sales
As of July 31, beach badge sales total $313,665, that’s down $13,000 from last year. Anger being needlessly directed at beach inspectors.
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