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Index River Barge Park Proposal Slide3 Next Courtesy Katy Weidel, N.J. Meadowlands Commission |
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| At a public meeting on October 24, 2007 Katy Weidel, FASLA, Supervisor of Park Planning for the NJ Meadowlands Commission presented the Commissioners with details of a site development plan for River Barge Park on the Hackensack River near the Meadowlands Sports Complex. John Ponticorvo, Sandy Sobanski, Lori Baumann and Jim Mc Loone, representing the paddling community had an opportunity to meet with the architect after the Commission meeting. |
| Jim Mc Loone testified in favor of separation of launching areas for power and paddle craft as a safety issue. Discussion subsequent to the meeting presented the possibility of a short term loading area for car-topped boats in the area designated above as the trailer overflow area. Paddle craft could then be launched at a beach or ramp to the right of the ramp. It was felt that as wide an area of beach as possible would promote use of the area for instruction. The ramp is 40 feet wide, the power boat slips are six feet wide and the paddle craft docks are ten feet wide. The plan is dependant upon environmental permits for dredging. Thomas Marturano, Director of Solid Waste and Natural Resources stated that he understands that the last dredging on the Hackensack took place 25 to 40 years ago. There is a possibility that additional acreage to the left of the site sketch will be added in the future. |