in prolongation of the Boardwalk in the vicinity of Massachusetts 

 Avenue ( appro xjjnately A,80Q feet long from the existing high watar 

 line) parallel to and about 2,300 feet from the Main Avenue bulkhead, 

 the exact design, location and length of each stage of construction 

 to be subject to approval by the Chief of Engineers prior to con- 

 struction; (c) two new groins and stone extensions of existing groins 

 along Maine Avenue; (d) revetment at toe of bulkhead along Maine 

 Avenue; (e) artificial placement of fill on the ocean and inlet beaches 

 to widen the beaches, to an amount not to exceed 1,200,000 cubic yards, 

 to be secured by dredging to widen the channel on its east side; (f ) 

 extension of the Oriental Avenue jetty; (g) a ^roin system on the ocean 

 frontage consisting of 5 new timber groins and extension of the groin 

 at Vermont Avenue. 



The BDard recommended Federal participation subject to the con- 

 ditions that responsible local interests vifill: 



a. Adopt the recommended plan of improvement; 



b. xlssure maintenance of the protective measures during 

 their useful life, as may be required to serve their 

 intended purpose; 



c. Provide at their own expense all necessary lands, 

 easements, and n-ghts-of-way; 



do Hold and ^ve the United States free from all claims 

 for damages that may arise either before, during or 

 after prosecution of the work; 



e. Assure that water pollution that v/ould endanger the 

 health of bathers will not be permitted; 



fo Assure continued public ownership of the beach and 

 its administration for public use onlyo 



The Bjard further recommended that the acequacy of work pro- 

 posed by local authorities, detailed plans, specifications, assurances 

 that the requirements of local cooperation will be met and arrange- 

 ments for prosecuting the entire project be approved by the Chief of 

 Engineers prior to commencement of worko 



The amount of Federal participation in accordance with the Boards 

 recommendation is estimated to total |1, 579, 000. 



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