Subway reef project on hold...

[DarthBaiter]

From www.1010wins.com


Posted: Saturday, 07 February 2009 4:31PM

N.J. Suspends Program to Build Subway Reefs


ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- The state has suspended a program to create an artificial fishing reef off Atlantic City by sinking old New York City subway cars underwater.

State officials say an initial batch of about 100 cars that have been sunk so far are showing "unusual damage.'

The 35,000-pound cars were supposed to maintain 90 percent of their structural integrity after 30 years.

State Department of Environmental Protection spokeswoman Darlene Yuhas tells the Press of Atlantic City that the cars are deteriorating at a faster rate than anticipated. State officials want to find out why before sinking any more cars.

The agency oversees the 15 artificial reefs from Cape May to Sandy Hook.

The controversial program has been opposed by some environmental groups.


Heard this on the way in from work today. 

[Luna Sea 5]

good find

[Capt. Mike]

Not for nothing, but the cars breaking down is a good thing as far as structure. 

As far as putting them on hold going forward that sucks. 

[CapBob]

Good post

As long as they are not hurting the environment, plunk dem babies in da water..........

[Fishin Dude]

The fact that they are deteriorating justifies sinking more to replace the ones that are breaking down.  <'((((><