WILDWOOD, N.J. -- City officials have approved asking the state of New Jersey for $64.5 million in funding to reconstruct the Wildwood Boardwalk.
The Press of Atlantic City reports that the plan includes rebuilding the nearly 100-year-old boardwalk with a concrete understructure and hardwood decking. It also lists upgrading infrastructure including fiber optics, sewer and water piping.
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The plan argues that revenue from state tourism taxes largely comes from the Boardwalk. Mayor Ernie Troiano says he hopes the funding is approved because "there is no way I can tax the people."
State Sen. Bob Andrzejczak, whose district includes Wildwood, could not be reached for comment Tuesday.
If approved, construction on the project could begin in the fall.
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The city says it will continue to search for funding from other sources.
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