JACKSON – Mayor Michael Reina recently announced further details on the official kickoff of the Rova Farms redevelopment project.
This project will convert the abandoned former site of historic and culturally significant Rova Farms property into a state-of-the-art passive recreation area.
This site will feature beautiful park scaping, a lighted waterfront walking path, a fishing pier, an outdoor picnic pavilion, walking paths, scenic overlook, playground and kayak launch, he said.
Mayor Reina said the project is nearing the stage where, “we are getting ready to get shovels in the ground to begin the next phase of this historically important project here in Jackson.”
“It has been a labor of love for several years between myself, our esteemed council, and the residents of Jackson who have helped us get to where we are today,” the mayor added.
Each of the former abandoned structures have been demolished and removed from the property.
The township has tasked Morgan Engineering to perform work on the project, a company co-founded by new Ocean County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi. According to a release from the township the firm has decades of construction and engineering experience. Other team members include Brian Quinn and Mathew Wilder. Wilder is a lifelong Jackson resident.
Board liaison Council President Jennifer Kuhn noted the initial concept of the park facility “is beautiful with a lighted tree-lined walking path lined with park benches overlooking the lake.”
Photo courtesy Rova Farms Historic District Association
“This project is important to me and I am very excited that we are ready for the next step in making this dream become a reality for the residents of Jackson and to continue the legacy of Rova Farms for future generations to enjoy,” she added.
Board Liaison Councilman Mordechai Burnstein said the past few years have seen a lot of work from the administration, Council and Department of Public works to get to this point, but he is looking forward to the completion of the project.
Councilman Steven Chisholm serves as the 2nd Vice Chair of the sub-committee. He told The Jackson Times, “I am one of the founding members and have led the team up until this point.” He noted that a Tree Day project was in the works. The event was postponed due to inclement weather.
“I would like to thank Phil’s Tree Service, K & L Tree Experts and Aspen Tree Experts for being willing to donate their time and expertise back to the town to help make the park a safer and more beautiful location for our residents to enjoy,” Chisholm said.
The councilman added, “as for the committee, I would just like to thank them all for their hard work and dedication to this project. They have all been extremely professional and committed and a real pleasure to get to know and work with. Their community spirit is what makes Jackson a great town to live in.”
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