These Development Projects Could Transform Wayne In 2018

WAYNE, NJ — There are nine development projects in the works that could change the township and continue to improve the local economy.

In his annual State of the Township address, Mayor Christopher Vergano stated that the following projects "will come to fruition" this year:

• A 122-room Marriot Hotel on Route 46 West
• CarMax's redevelopment of the former State Farm property off of Route 23 North
• A 150-unit assisted living facility on Hamburg Turnpike on the former Partners in Research property
• A new 100,000-square-foot retail center on the Wayne Hills Mall property.
• A 400,000-square-foot warehouse at 150 Totowa Road
• A new Hilton Hotel at the former Bally's health club on Old Turnpike Road off of Route 46

A controversial apartment and retail complex is going on Route 23 South. A five-story apartment building, 12,800-square-foot building and a 262-seat restaurant to be built on the 10-acre site.

The Willowbrook Mall-area will see two major developments this year.

Also, Dave & Buster's is expected to open only its second New Jersey location Feb. 19. The entertainment and dining establishment is being constructed on the second floor of the Sears store at the Willowbrook Mall.

Also, Cinemark will open a 12-screen movie theater at the old Sears Auto Center at the Willowbrook Mall.

Vergano mentioned the township's AAA bond rating, which is attributed to a "very strong financial position, an affluent wealth and income profile and a considerable tax base."

Related: Rt. 23 Apartment-Retail Application Approved
Related: Dave & Buster's Slated To Open In North Jersey Feb. 16
Related: 12-Screen Movie Theater Coming To Willowbrook Mall
Related: Wayne Hills Mall Redevelopment Plan Approved

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Photo: The Dave & Buster's restaurant under construction at the Willowbrook Mall. Staff photo by Daniel Hubbard