Wayne Sewer Improvement Project Gets $959K Boost From Feds

WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Township will get close to $960,000 in federal money to help protect residents from flooding, officials said.

According to U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), all 15 of the community projects that she advocated for as part of this year’s federal budget cycle have been approved. President Joe Biden signed a spending package into law earlier this month, greenlighting the earmarks for the 11th District – including Wayne.

The township will receive $959,752 to support improvements that will help the Mountain View pump station manage stormwater. This pump station lies within the 100-year flood zone, and fortifying the station helps keep 5,500 properties in Wayne safe, Sherrill said.

Funding would include replacement of three sewer pumps and related infrastructure improvements at the facility, which will better protect residents in case of flooding, said officials. The facility treats 13.5 million gallons of wastewater per day, according to the township.