The Camden County Board of Commissioners broke ground on Apr. 18 for $1.3 million in improvements to several fishing piers at Newton Lake Park. The park, a 103-acre greenspace bordered by Cuthbert Boulevard and located in Collingswood, Haddon Township, and Oaklyn, will see the replacement of seven fishing piers with new, accessible structures.
These enhancements are part of ongoing efforts to improve local parks and provide more recreational opportunities for residents. Commissioner Jeffrey Nash, liaison to the Parks Department, said, “The Board of Commissioners are dedicated to consistently improving our parks, ensuring that they are enjoyable and accessible for all. These improvements will create more opportunities for our residents to fish right here in Camden County, and we look forward to cutting the ribbon this fall.”
The project involves demolishing existing piers and replacing them with new concrete fishing piers that meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Path repairs will also be completed to ensure accessible routes to each pier. Work is expected to finish by September 2026.
According to the official website, Camden County advances community welfare through efforts in education, workforce development, and public services. The county maintains facilities including parks like Newton Lake Park as well as libraries and nutrition centers designed to foster community well-being.
Camden County supports over 500,000 residents across its 37 municipalities in southern New Jersey according to the official website. It operates under a seven-member Board of Commissioners who serve staggered three-year terms according to the official website.
Broader investments such as a $25 million water quality project completed at Newton Lake in 2023 demonstrate an ongoing commitment by county officials toward enhancing public spaces as reported by the official website. Two playgrounds within Newton Lake Park were also renovated over the past two years.
