Bridgewater Gets $4M To Revitalize Camp Cromwell

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — A $4 million check was presented to Bridgewater on Wednesday to help with the Township's Camp Cromwell Rehabilitation.

"Thank you to Congressman Kean and the efforts of his staff to help us secure that money," said Mayor Matthew Moench at the Thursday Council meeting. "We look forward to putting that toward good use."

Bridgewater's project was among 13 Community Project Funding requests Kean Jr. made from all six counties in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.

As part of the federal funding, $4 million will be allocated to Bridgewater Township for the Camp Cromwell Facility Rehabilitation at 900 Vosseller Ave.

"As everyone knows Camp Cromwell is an amazing piece of property that has been something we were able to preserve with the help of the County years ago. Now we are working on opening that property to its fullest extent," said Moench. "We're hoping with this money… we can get the park open for some of the uses. It may take us a little longer to get all the buildings up and running. But just to get it open, get the train system open, get the parking lots done and some of the initial work."

The Township purchased the 100-acre Camp Cromwell space in 2017, after being owned by the Boys Club since 1985.

In 2020, the Township demolished and removed dozens of dilapidated structures and other necessary site safety measures.

Recently, on a project funded through a Somerset County Recreation grant, multi-use and biking trails were installed along with improvements to parking lots and signage.

The $4 million funding will be used to restore and rehabilitate Camp Cromwell and make it safe for the community.

The project will repair the roads, paths, and vegetation. Additionally, new lights will be installed along the main causeways to ensure safe travel.

Finally, buildings will be repaired, such as a small welcome center, dining hall facility, and recreation building.

"We are thrilled for this investment in the future of Bridgewater's recreational spaces, and look forward to transforming Camp Cromwell into a destination worthy of our amazing residents and friends," according to Bridgewater Township Government.

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