Brooklawn Waterfront Work Delayed

By Sara Martino

NEWS Correspondent

A delay has occurred in the start of the steam bank improvements along the Delaware River waterfront in Brooklawn.

Borough Engineer Chuck Riebel Jr, of Kei Associates, said work was to begin at the end of October.

\”Now, the developer said it may be at least two more weeks before the project gets started,\” he said.

Riebel suggested that Brooklawn Council should consider applying for State Energy Program funding.

\”A contractor will come to the Borough to look at the facility application site and would make recommendations for the project,\” he said.

If any energy saving projects are approved, such as new light bulbs, fixtures, and solar energy, the engineer said the Borough would receive 100 percent funding for the work.

Councilman Greg Gilbert said playground equipment was purchased at an end of the year sale, and will be stored until the stream bank project is completed.

Grant money was used for the purchase.

Councilwoman Boulden said there is a need for EMS members.

\”Why should anyone have to wait 20 minutes or more for assistance to come to them when the first signal is not answered right aw-ay?\” she asked.

Councilman Granstrom said he will look into the matter.

In other business, Council approved the renewal of a liquor license for Brooklawn Diner, and a contract was awarded for a ReVal to Professional Property Appraisers.

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