Manasquan Provides Update On Sea Watch Area Improvements

MANASQUAN – Manasquan officials recently provided an update on its improvements to the Sea Water Recreational Area.

Officials noted that Superstorm Sandy partially destroyed the existing Sea Watch building, and a new modern site was to provide:

• A new, modern and resilient multifunctional public building
• Better pedestrian walkways and bicycle facilities that are aesthetically pleasing with increased landscaping areas
• Rehabilitation to SMRSA pump station façade
• Rehabilitation to Manasquan bungalow

Here are some of the new Sea Watch building and facilities:

• Concession (beach fare)
• Sundries store
• Public restrooms
• Deck area for dining
• Community multipurpose room
• Additional deck area for dining
• Lifeguard area
• Lockers
• Storage to support beach park
• Storage to support Sea Watch building
• Sufficient bicycle parking
• Pickup/drop off/turnaround area
• Aesthetic façade to SMRSA building to match design of new building
• Two bungalows to be demolished and one repurposed
• Pedestrian enhancements including decorative walkways, benches, ADA accessibility
• Landscaping
• Potential improvements to existing bath house

Here are the plans: