WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sens. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has awarded $710,000 in federal funds for the development of the South Ferry Terminal in Camden.

    “This funding brings us a step closer to realizing the full potential of Camden’s Waterfront,” Sen. Lautenberg said.  “We must continue to support the development of Camden to strengthen the city’s economy and improve the lives of the people who live and work there.”

    “Developing this ferry terminal will help to stimulate the economy of Camden by making the various attractions in the area more accessible,” said Sen. Menendez.  “We want to make it easier to access and enjoy the Camden Waterfront, which will spur economic activity.”

    This grant, administered by the USDOT’s Federal Transit Administration, will fund the engineering, design and environmental review of the ferry terminal.  The terminal will increase access to many of Camden Waterfront’s most-visited attractions, including the Battleship New Jersey, Susquehanna Bank Center, Wiggins Park and Wiggins Marina, and aid further development along the Delaware River.

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