Crime & Safety
Temporary Pump Placed In Waterway At Beach Haven West: Police
A damaged sewer line in Beach Haven West will make boat travel impassible due to a temporary pump placed in the waterway, police said.
STAFFORD, NJ — Boat traffic will be impassible near Harry Drive in the Beach Haven West section of the township due to a damaged sewer line, Stafford police said.
Stafford Water & Sewer and P&A Construction after a construction crew damaged the line, police said.
"Unfortunately, in order to begin repairs there needs to be a bypass pump in place and a temporary pipe will be floating on top of the waterway making boat traffic impassible for the time being," police said.
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Repairs will be running 24 hours until complete, police said.
Residents affected by the blocked waterway:
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Rosalyn Dr
Harold Ln
Linda Rd
Phyllis Ln
Glenn Dr
Jack Ln
Joy Rd
Virginia Dr
Portions of Jennifer Ln, Jonathan Dr, Mill Creek Rd & Harry Dr.
"Please be patient with the repair, crews will be working around the clock to fix this as quickly as they can," police said.
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