Projects

Union College Physical Education Center Expansion & Renovation

Total Project Cost

$19.7 M

Size

42,000 SF

Location

Cranford, New Jersey

The project is located at the Cranford, NJ Campus, and will consist of renovation work and new construction into a high-tech, large-scale facility, which will be referred to has the PECK. The PECK will include a wrestling room, weight training center, NJCAA regulation basketball court, modernized physical training room and student multi-purpose room.

UCIA Capital Equipment and Leasing Loan Program

Total Project Cost

$5 M

Size

N/A

Location

Union County, New Jersey

The UCIA has committed $5 million to establish a revolving capital equipment and leasing loan program (the “Program”).  The Program would operate on a first come, first served basis with likely two issuances per year. Local Units would make a request for funding to secure, among other things, playground equipment, improve recreational facilities, acquire passenger vehicles and SUVs, and similar improvements at lower costs. Under the Program, Local Units will be able to finance (i) various capital equipment and capital improvements through a loan and security agreement with the Authority and (ii) the acquisition of capital equipment by the Authority and leasing thereof to the Local Units through a lease with the Authority.  Local Units would be required to adopt a full faith and credit ordinance that would guarantee their lease or loan payments to the Authority. Interest rates and costs would be determined by the Authority in consultation with its municipal advisor. The program will also include a leasing component that will not require down payment for certain equipment with the Authority maintaining title to the equipment.

Roselle “Memorial” Public Library

Total Project Cost

$17 M

Size

22,000 SF

Location

Roselle, New Jersey

The Roselle “Memorial” Public Library is undergoing a major renovation and new addition project that is 75% complete.  The construction will transform the current library into a state-of-the-art learning library facility and hub for community events and continued education.

The existing single story approximate 5,500 SF library built in 1940 has been completely renovated to include areas for technology commons, periodicals, reading area and adult collection. The original plaster cove ceiling was restored along with existing brick masonry façade being repointed along with a new synthetic slate roof and new mechanical HVAC upgrades.  A new two story approximate 16,500 SF steel frame and brick masonry addition has been built and connects to the existing 1940s library.

The new two-story addition includes areas for reading, study rooms, program rooms with elevated retractable seating, children’s reading and collection, youth collection and technology commons. Additionally, a new parking lot with 53 combined spaces has been constructed with environmentally favored porous pavement with future electrical charging stations.

Progress Photos – As of February 2024

Union County New Government Complex

Total Project Cost

$150.3 M

Size

225,000 SF

Location

Elizabeth, New Jersey

The Union County Improvement Authority (UCIA) has embarked on an ambitious project to provide a new Union County Government Complex located at 61-99 West Grand Street in Elizabeth, the site is a Designated Redevelopment Area.  Currently, Union County provides many of its operations and services through multiple locations in downtown Elizabeth.  With the goal of cost savings and greater efficiency, the County has determined that a consolidation of functions and employees in a single location would best serve the current and future needs of the County.  Therefore, the UCIA is embarking on a redevelopment project to construct two new five-story office buildings totaling approximately 225,000 square feet of space for County operations, plus on-site parking.

Springfield Avenue Park

Total Project Cost

$7 M

Size

35.2 property acres / 8.25 park acres

Location

Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

Improvements to existing park include the following: Empty Parcel- Play trail nodes (Fitness, middle school age, school age, Toddler, Tot), asphalt walking paths, Multi-purpose walking trails and associated pedestrian bridge (s) along the Passaic River, Parking Lot, 1,200 SF Restroom Building (Family /Mens / Womens/ Janitor Closet), ADA Accessible Boat Launch and Storage, Synthetic surface walking track with benches and a Pavilion / Amphitheater (30’ x 25’)

Echo Lake Dog Park

Total Project Cost

$1.5 M

Size

2.061

Location

Mountainside, New Jersey

Improvements to existing Dog Park include the following: provide accessible route to and within the park, replace existing fence and gates, provide regrading in areas to mitigate existing erosion, provide new landscaping for additional shade, provide new water station and a new centrally located pavilion. Site earth disturbance will be limited to less than one acre to be exempt from costly stormwater management infrastructure. Improvements will reconfigure but retain the approximate size of the large and small dog areas.

Proposed Large Dog and Small Dog Area, Park Entry w/ Sally Port (Separate Entrance for Big & Small Dogs), Stone Fines w/ Climbing Features, Shade / Sail Area, Dog agility equipment, Agility area with mulch / boulders, Pavilion, Retaining Wall, Dog waste Station, Water Fountain, Trash Receptacles

Glenside Park

Total Project Cost

$5 M

Size

6.85 Acres

Location

Scotch Plains, New Jersey

Improvements to existing park include the following: Restroom Building, Parking Lot – 20 Spaces, Shaded Area, Small Playground, Open Play Area, Splash Pad, Covered Pavilion, Gravel / Stone Dust Walkway, Site Lighting,

Green Lane Park

Total Project Cost

$10 M

Size

5 Acres

Location

Union, New Jersey

The improvements focus on the development of a passive park and walking trail on 5 acres of County open space within Union Township

Adjacent to Green Lane, the park will include a sidewalk extension along the public right-of-way, a ±14 space parking lot with ADA-accessible parking spaces, and parking lot lighting.

The interior of the park will feature an outdoor-inspired trail loop meandering through the woods and across a stream via a pedestrian bridge.

To traverse the site’s natural wetlands, the trail will intermittently transition from gravel to a raised boardwalk. Along the way, passive recreation features will be incorporated in the design, including tree benches, and swinging seats, nature-based playset equipment, and fitness equipment for patrons of all ages and abilities.

Visitors will also encounter interpretive signage, a sculpture garden, and community art display. The property’s existing trees and plants will be supplemented with pollinator gardens, shade gardens, and native plantings.

Lightning Brook Park

Total Project Cost

$12 M

Size

5.58 Acres

Location

Union, New Jersey

Improvements to existing park include the following: Multi- Purpose Turf Field (Baseball / Soccer), Parking Lot – 50 Spaces Restroom Facility, Shaded Area, Playground, Open Play Area, Splash Pad, Covered Pavilion, Gravel / Stone Dust Walkway, Lighting, Bleachers, Basketball Court

Watchung Stable

Total Project Cost

$5 M

Size

447 Property Acres / ±30 Acres Stable Compound

Location

Mountainside, New Jersey

The scope of work includes various repairs, renovations, and new construction around the Watchung Stable grounds

  • Improvements to the Manure Shed and adjacent loading dock to address waste containment deficiencies and workplace safety hazards.
  • Reconstruction of the drainage system and replacement of equestrian footing material at Riding Ring #4.
  • Drainage improvements along the exterior of Indoor Riding Ring #5 to mitigate water intrusion.
  • Staff Restroom / Locker Room Renovations to optimize a 23’ x 25’ (±575 SF) existing locker room area. Renovations will provide separate male and female locker rooms, private bathroom/changing areas, and additional locker space;
  • New construction of a 10,000 SF Therapeutic Riding Building at the northeastern end of the site. The building will feature a 70’ x 100’ indoor ring, tack room, restroom, and viewing platform. The ADA-accessible structure will feature moveable roll up windows and skylights allowing for natural ventilation and lighting. The building will be accompanied by a reconfiguration of the upper parking lot to provide ADA accessible parking, horse trailer parking, and approximately 50 car parking spaces; and,
  • Isolation Barn improvements, including general maintenance and repairs to the stucco, eaves, windows, doors, and roof drainage system.