Photo by Paul Goldfinger.    Allenhurst, NJ  The “Power Station”  (former JCP&L property)  seen above is at the east side of the Allenhurst  revitalization project which  has just begun. But this mess will quickly turn into a magnificent change for the Borough of Allenhurst which does need  a makeover.  Note that this project is  near downtown, the ocean,  and the train station.

By Paul Goldfinger, Editor Blogfinger.net.   111/19/25. Ocean Grove NJ, USA.

Allenhurst is a small wealthy borough with a large building lot  and large plans which  have just  begun revitalization.  This massive   property used to be part of a JCP&L facility and is now referred to by the developers  as “The Power Station.”

The project  will have several phases. Large expensive condos will have private garages. And there will be commercial and shopping facilities as well as low income housing.    The design will pay tribute to this quaint town’s history and character. Most everyone in town is supportive.   The downtown which could use an upgrade will become an admirable location for businesses and restaurants.

There also is a large Orthodox Jewish group in the area which visits the downtown especially  on Sundays and which seems to have its cultural and religious roots in Deal.  Their presence will grow.

Allenhurst will become a sought after location as more visitors are sizing up this Jersey Shore  area as a desirable residential and business  investment site. The Power Station project will do very well.

They began construction a few months ago, and the photo above shows how it looks today   (11/19/25).in the east part of the development area.

One developer prevails now, but some private builders  are being allowed in.

This project is part of a larger plan including rebuilding the train station and town parks.    The developers  are well aware of the project’s proximity to the Ocean.   It sounds like a wonderful concept.     It should be finished  in a few years.

And there will be some low income housing as required by the State of New Jersey.

And unlike our Ocean Grove North End fiasco, all parties involved are focused on what’s best for the town, and the word “redevelopment” is missing.

Ocean Grove continues its unfocused ways as its residents gaze into the future.

In fact, new beautiful projects in the area such as Ft. Monmouth, Colt’s Neck,  Long Branch , Bradley Beach, Asbury Park, Red Bank and Monmouth Mall are moving ahead optimistically without the need for “Redevelopment designations” such as were  approved by Neptune  for Ocean Grove 17 years ago, and that project at our  North End is still stuck in the mud, and most Grovers hate the idea.  It will suck the life out of our small historic town and be left behind floundering  as the rest of the Jersey Shore in this area becomes more distinguished.

I’m beginning to think that OG would have been better off without the “historic” designations which hold us back now.

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