Van Drew Announces $24.3M Authorization for Cape May City Seawall Flood Mitigation Project

Congressman Jeff Van Drew announced that the Cape May City Seawall Flood Mitigation Project has officially been authorized to move forward, securing more than $24.3 million to protect one of the most vulnerable areas along the Jersey Shore.

"I just heard directly from the Secretary of Homeland Security's office that this project has officially been authorized," said Van Drew. "This is a major breakthrough for Cape May and for our entire shoreline."

"This section of Cape May was identified after Hurricane Sandy as a serious weak point, and that vulnerability has not gone away," Van Drew said. "The next major storm is not a matter of if, but a matter of when. This seawall project is making sure we are not caught unprepared. Thank you to the administration for making our coastline a priority. This has been a big week for our shore. I am proud to keep delivering real results and making sure South Jersey gets the attention it deserves."

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