Voters in Camden County approved a $400 million investment in water infrastructure projects that will reduce sewer overflow, replace leaking sewer systems, and clean local lakes.
On Nov. 3, a total of 92,009 Camden County voters decided to approve the measure, with 24,779 against.
As part of the approval, the county’s Open Space Tax and Water Quality Tax will be raised from $.02 to $.03 to create a dedicated funding source for long-term environmental restoration.
Specifically, the $400 million investment will go toward a variety of projects and efforts including $200 million to reduce combined sewer overflow, $50 million to repair and replace leaking sewer systems, $75 million for dredging, $50 million to clean recreational lakes and $25 million for green infrastructure like rain gardens.
