Gloucester Twp. Council Discusses Tax Abatement, Hockey Upgrades

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Gloucester Township has received two bids to engage in upgrade work on two hockey rinks at Lakeland Park.

According to the bid report accepted during Monday night’s council meeting, the bids are as follows:
American Athletic Courts submitted a base bid of $175,000 and an alternate bid of $90,000; and
Area 51 Lawncare and Landscaping submitted a base bid of $73,893.75 and an alternate bid of $49,750.

The base bid covers the raising of the sides of one rink and install a surface consisting of interlocking panels, as well as the resurfacing of another rink at the park. The alternate bid would cover just the first project.

There are a total of three rinks at the park, according to Business Administrator Tom Cardis.
During the public comment portion, Ray Polidoro pointed out that of the rinks were recently upgraded, and that the township should look into if they are still covered under warranty. Officials said they would look into it.

Council also approved a proposed ordinance on introduction to execute a tax abatement with Cherry Hill-based Chews Landing LLC for the Chews Landing Commons on Chews Landing Road. The abatement would be phased in over five years.

Upgrades at the site have been finished, and the abatement is being offered as an incentive to build up the property and get tenants. Chews Landing Commons includes medical offices. It is currently advertising office space for lease.

Council will next meet on Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m. at the municipal complex, 1261 Chews Landing Road.