The walkway in South Amboy. *Photo by Joe Bayona

By Joseph L. Kuchie –

SOUTH AMBOY – South Amboy City Engineer Mark Rasimowicz confirmed at last Wednesday’s city council meeting that construction of the Waterfront Walkway is still on schedule and should be ready to go for the fireworks display on July 3.

Rasimowicz explained that the lights and fences are currently being worked on and are expected to be in place before the fireworks show next weekend. He also noted that the only part of the project that won’t be completed will be the sprinkler system installation and landscaping.

“[The project] is moving along nicely out there…the weather’s been cooperating and we expect to have the walkway completed and the fencing installed before the July 3rd fireworks,” Rasimowicz said.

“The only thing that won’t be done by July 3 is the sprinkler system and landscaping…obviously you don’t want to put landscaping in July because of the heat.”

There were also concerns about the state of the beach area as the big event approaches. There have been complaints about broken glass and other trash accumulating on the beach, but Business Administrator Camille Tooker assured residents that a cleanup is scheduled.

“Clean ups are scheduled…We really couldn’t do any cleanup while construction was going on but they are scheduled,” Tooker said.

Councilman Mickey Gross was not in attendance. The next South Amboy city council meeting will be held on July 16 at 7 p.m.