Dredging, Construction Work at Edgemont Park Begins Monday

Construction is expected to being Monday on Edgemont Park to dredge the pond and update other areas of the park -- such as the playgrounds and storm drainage.

The dredging will both deepen the pond, and clear out sediment and debris. The work will eliminate the cloudiness and algae growth. 

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The parking lot of the park will be closed to traffic at various times while construction is in progress. Some park paths may be blocked, but baseball fields will remain open at all times.

Park-goers and nearby residents can expect construction to last four to six months, weather permitting. 

If the inspector is not on site, we ask that you do not approach the contractor but immediately call the Montclair Engineering Bureau at (973) 509-5711. The inspector will contact you by phone and/or return to the job site within a short time.