Pinelands Commission approves Morris River bike path and Woodbine water main; commissioners emphasize phased work and funding questions

The commission authorized two infrastructure applications on Sept. 11.

Morris River Township proposed an 8‑foot‑wide, paved bike path along Hunters Mill Road for approximately 10,000 feet. Commissioners discussed the connectivity and lack of formal parking at either end; staff said the path is intended for exercise and local connectivity to Route 49. The motion to approve passed on a voice vote.

The commission also approved the installation of roughly 4,000 linear feet of potable water main under existing pavement in Woodbine to serve currently unserved properties. Staff noted the project will not increase the township’s DEP groundwater allocation and reiterated that the Burrow Woodbine service area already has two potable wells with existing allocations. Commissioners voted in favor; staff will proceed with conditions and required permitting.