Stone Harbor Getting New Beach Patrol Building

Posted August 30th 2021

After years of discussion, Stone Harbor Borough Council awarded a contract for the construction of a new beach patrol building at its July 20 meeting. The contract for $2.8 million, not including demolition, was awarded to Aliano Brothers of Vineland.

“After thorough discussion and planning, the Borough is excited for the construction of a new and improved Beach Patrol Headquarters,” Mayor Judith Davies-Dunhour said. “The new building will provide the much-needed increased storage and workspace for our beach patrol. The upgraded facility is long overdue and will enable our beach patrol to continue their top-notch beach protection in a reliable and sound new headquarters.”

Discussions began on the need for a new building in 2018, with an original estimate of $4.2 million. Since then, the estimate was scaled back but remains adequate to fulfill organizational needs. New construction includes a two-story building, extensive storage and office space, and an upper-level crow’s nest for a wide-range view of the beach.

“The current building is more than 60 years old and has a number of structural issues,” Beach Patrol Captain Sandy Bosacco said. “We’re looking forward to opening an enhanced facility in 2022 that will provide an effective layout, storage, and spacing to further improve the patrol’s services.”

Construction is set to begin in early September and the building will be operational in time for next summer. For progress updates, and more information, go to shnj.org.