Brick breaks ground on long-awaited Sports Dome at long abandoned Foodtown site

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BRICK, N.J. — Construction of the long-anticipated SportsDome is underway in Brick Township, following a ceremonial groundbreaking last week at the site of the former Foodtown property. Mayor Lisa Crate, along with Councilwomen Heather deJong and Melissa Travers, participated in the event marking the official start of the project.

Privately funded and constructed, the SportsDome is designed to offer a range of recreational amenities for residents of all ages. The facility is being built on a section of land that was originally acquired by the township more than 22 years ago to prevent the development of a large home improvement store.

“This long-awaited project is finally moving forward,” Mayor Crate said during the ceremony. The township’s decision to purchase…