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Applicant:  City of Margate, Atlantic County

Park Name:   City of Margate Waterfront Park

Park Location:

9215 Amherst Avenue
Block 526, Lots 4.01 and 4.02

Proposed Action:

The City of Margate has filed a request with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) proposing to divert 0.04 acre of the City of Margate Waterfront Park (Block 526 Lots 4.01 & 4.02) in connection with the construction of a new stormwater pump station under the parking lot on Amherst Avenue to alleviate flooding in the surrounding area.

As compensation for the proposed diversion, the City proposes to construct various park improvements that are valued at $19,177.01.

The proposed diversion area and details about the proposed pump station are here:  SHC0116002 Margate Stormwater Pump Station Maps

Hearing Date/Time:  October 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Hearing Location:

Margate Historic City Hall
1 South Washington Avenue
Margate, New Jersey 08402

Public Comments Accepted Through:  October 17, 2025

Please click the link above for the full public hearing notice, including addresses where written comments should be sent.  Emailed comments are preferred.  Please include “SHC0116002 Margate Stormwater Pump Station” in the subject line of any comments emailed to the Department.