Land Around Joint Base Being Studied - How To Make Your Voice Heard

BROWNS MILLS, NJ — Officials with Burlington County want to hear from its residents as it works on a new study regarding possible ways to use the land around the base, Burlington County announced.

The new tudy may also explore current air and ground noise, recommendations for sustaining and enhancing intergovernmental communication, needs of the military and community, hazard mitigation around the base and energy compatibility and resilience and other resiliency opportunities, the county said.

The new study will update a 2009 plan known as the Joint Land Use Study that was completed by the two counties to "mitigate encroachment and land-use conflicts by identifying areas for conservation, development and redevelopment around the installation," the county said.

"The Joint Base is a critical part of our nation’s security and defense and also our region’s economy and we are 100% committed to doing everything possible to support the installation and its missions," said Burlington County Commissioner Tom Pullion.

"This study is important because it will help guide us on future land-use decisions that could
impact the base, as well as areas like hazard mitigation, communications and infrastructure that is important to the base’s short-term and long-term future," Pullion continued.

Burlington County residents who want to provide input for the new study are encouraged to attend an open house being held Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Pemberton Community Library in Browns Mills, the county said.

A similar meeting was held in Ocean County last month, according to the county.

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