BridgePort
A former smelting facility with significant contamination transformed into an economic driver and world-class distribution facility through effective leadership and a strong public-private partnership.
Previously known as ePort I+ePortII, this 150-acre brownfield at the foot of the Outerbridge Crossing sat unimproved and contaminated for 30 years with no strong precedence for how best to remediate and reuse the property. It wasn’t until Viridian Partners, LCC and Goldman Sachs partnered with the City in 2012, that a progressive remedial plan was developed and enacted on the former ASARCO superfund site. Between 2013 and 2016, Phase I of the project prepared the land for reuse as 1.1 million square feet of warehousing and distribution. In 2016, the redevelopment agency oversaw the transition of the property to Bridge Development Partners, LLC for vertical construction, and Phase II of the project in partnership with Environmental Liability Transfer, LLC.
Insight: With efficient, focused project management and strong leadership from city administration, even the most difficult sites can be repurposed through effective public-private partnerships.
Program
2.3 million square feet of warehousing and distribution
Budget
$280 Million
Project Partners
Helmin Caba, Mayor
Perth Amboy Redevelopment Agency
MSB Law, Redevelopment Agency Counsel
Tom Herits, Redevelopment Agency Engineer
Viridian Partners, Land Developer
Bridge Industrial, Vertical Developer
Menlo Engineering Associates, Redeveloper Engineering and Design + Permitting Administration
Environmental Liability Transfer, Inc.
Public Benefits
600 – 1,000 jobs
$4m – $8m in ratables
Approximately 70 acres
New Water, Sewer, and Road Infrastructure
Over 4000’ of improved roads and new sidewalks
1 million SF – open space contribution
Additional funding for public safety needs (approx. $500k)
Awards & Accolades
2023 NJPO Achievements in Planning
2025 Deal of the Year Finalist: Industrial, NAIOP NJ
Location
1160 High Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08661
Role
Redevelopment Agency Executive Director + City Planner
Project Category
Environmental Cleanup
Redevelopment