OGCMA Pier Update: April 20, 2024

When the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association (OGCMA) held the grand opening of the pier last year, we were grateful to have finally replaced the structure that was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy. Through the generosity of our supporters and the use of OGCMA funds we were proud to have a new, beautiful pier that could be enjoyed by all who came to share our little piece of the Jersey Shore. 

As you know, in October of 2023, just 6 months after it opened, and again in December 2023, unusually strong wave action caused three of the new pier pilings to break. Out of an abundance of caution, we made the decision to temporarily close the pier and it has remained closed since. 

As we shared earlier this year, McLaren Engineering Group was retained to conduct an investigation into the cause of the damage. McLaren, who employed their certified divers, made in-water visual observations of the pier installation to determine the cause and extent of any damage.  

McLaren needs further investigation of the new portion of the pier prior to a full reopening. We are preparing to reopen a portion of the previously existing pier.

We will report further as investigations continue.