Cape May Court House, N.J. – Many Del Haven homeowners who recently received the ability to connect to a fresh water supply now have freshly restored roads as well.
Middle Township is working with the Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority to bring fresh water to the bayfront communities of Del Haven and Green Creek, where residents currently use well water. Middle spearheaded the project as an innovative, affordable solution to bring safe drinking water to areas experiencing saltwater intrusion.
The process of providing water connections for nearly 1,000 residents began last summer. The work is in the first of three phases, focusing on the area of Del Haven closest to the Delaware Bay. All Township roads impacted during Phase 1 have been restored. Final paving of the county road and side roads off Route 47 will be completed in early spring.
“This entire project is intended to make Del Haven residents’ lives more convenient. That includes providing easy access to fresh water and restoring roads as quickly as possible,” said Mayor Tim Donohue. “We appreciate the partnership of the Lower Township Municipal Utilities Authority in this important work to improve the quality of life in Del Haven and Green Creek.”
As work continues, Middle has been actively pursuing grants to assist residents with the cost of connecting their internal plumbing to the fresh water supply and disconnecting from their wells. The Township expects to establish financial assistance criteria for income-qualified owner-occupants.
Middle already has shifted $150,000 in existing home rehabilitation grant funds to use for Del Haven/Green Creek assistance, and a request is pending for an additional $400,000 in grant funding.
The Township is still seeking other potential funding sources and will provide more information as it becomes available.