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North Wildwood works to make beaches accessible to all

Dale Gerhard

North Wildwood council president Pat Rosenello, inspect a new section of composite walkway at 23rd Ave and the Beach. The City of North Wildwood is replacing wooden walkways on the beaches between 16th and 24th Avenues, with walkways made of composite materials and to make access to the beaches more ADA compliant. Tuesday March 5, 2013. (Dale Gerhard/The Press of Atlantic City)

Dale Gerhard

New composite walkways will also allow visitors to walk under the boardwalk instead of having to cross over the boards. The City of North Wildwood is replacing wooden walkways on the beaches between 16th and 24th Avenues, with walkways made of composite materials and to make access to the beaches more ADA compliant. Tuesday March 5, 2013. (Dale Gerhard/The Press of Atlantic City)

Dale Gerhard

The city had removed a section of walkway from 15th to 17th Avenues. The City of North Wildwood is replacing wooden walkways on the beaches between 16th and 24th Avenues, with walkways made of composite materials and to make access to the beaches more ADA compliant. Tuesday March 5, 2013. (Dale Gerhard/The Press of Atlantic City)

Dale Gerhard

The City of North Wildwood is replacing wooden walkways on the beaches between 16th and 24th Avenues, with walkways made of composite materials and to make access to the beaches more ADA compliant. Sections of the walkway between 15th and 17th Avenues have been removed. Tuesday March 5, 2013. (Dale Gerhard/The Press of Atlantic City)

Dale Gerhard

Amanda Virgili and Erica Piazza both of Gloucester County, (front) and Matt O'Hara and Doug McPherson, both from Bucks Co. Pa. walk on the new composite walkway on the North Wildwood Beach at 23rd Ave. The group like the new pathway saying it will be easier to get the beach especially if you have a wagon. The City of North Wildwood is replacing wooden walkways on the beaches between 16th and 24th Avenues, with walkways made of composite materials and to make access to the beaches more ADA compliant. Tuesday March 5, 2013. (Dale Gerhard/The Press of Atlantic City)

Dale Gerhard

North Wildwood city council president Pat Rosenello, inspects a stack of composite sections of walkway that is being used to replace the old wooden ones. The City of North Wildwood is replacing wooden walkways on the beaches between 16th and 24th Avenues, with walkways made of composite materials and to make access to the beaches more ADA compliant. Tuesday March 5, 2013. (Dale Gerhard/The Press of Atlantic City)

Dale Gerhard

A new handicapped ramp traversing the dune at 20th Ave, will help visitors with disabilities gain access to the beach. The City of North Wildwood is replacing wooden walkways on the beaches between 16th and 24th Avenues, with walkways made of composite materials and to make access to the beaches more ADA compliant. Tuesday March 5, 2013. (Dale Gerhard/The Press of Atlantic City)

Dale Gerhard

The City of North Wildwood is replacing wooden walkways on the beaches between 16th and 24th Avenues, with walkways made of composite materials and to make access to the beaches more ADA compliant. A construction crew removes section of walkway at 17th Avenue. Tuesday March 5, 2013. (Dale Gerhard/The Press of Atlantic City)

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