Power Plant Will Not Be Built in Hillsborough

Hillsborough, NJ -- Plans to construct a power plant in Hillsborough has been abandoned today, Mayor Frank DelCore stated.

“Simply put, today is a great day for Hillsborough,” stated Mayor Frank DelCore. “The Amwell Energy Center had the potential to significantly alter Hillsborough’s bucolic nature and rural appeal while providing minimal ratables and long term job growth.”

The prospective developer known as Genesis Power, LLC announced the abandonment of the plans for the Natural Gas Power Plant in Hillsborough following local government’s opposition to their project.

The proposed plant was expected to be at least 640 megawatts and was to be located on 420 acres of land between Hamilton and Amwell roads, according to a press release by Hillsborough.

“The Township Committee in Hillsborough has made a promise to protect environmentally sensitive areas in town with over 30 percent of Hillsborough off limits to developers,” stated Mayor DelCore. “My commitment to the residents of Hillsborough has been and will always be to ensure that we remain one of the best towns in America. Thank you to all of the residents and professionals who we have spoken with over the last two months as we all worked to protect our Township.”