Rep. Norcross Delivers Nearly $2 Million in Community Project Funding to Rowan University and Gloucester County

CHERRY HILL, NJ - Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01) delivered $1,900,000 in Community Project Funding to Rowan University and Gloucester County to support the research, development, and testing of concrete 3D printed housing and critical roadway infrastructure improvements at Rowan's West Campus.

"With this new Community Project Funding we are making smart investments that keep South Jersey on the map as a leader in education and innovation," said Congressman Donald Norcross. "One project will support groundbreaking 3D printing research into new housing technology and the other will strengthen the roads and infrastructure needed to support Rowan's continued expansion. "I always say that my three priorities are jobs, education, and security in our nation and our neighborhoods, and this funding helps deliver on all three-expanding educational opportunities that prepare the future workforce while improving traffic safety in our communities."

"We are deeply grateful to Congressman Norcross for securing federal support for these transformative projects," said Dr. Ali A. Houshmand, president of Rowan University. "This investment will accelerate our work to develop affordable, resilient housing through advanced 3D-printing research and will strengthen the infrastructure needed to support the continued growth of our West Campus. These initiatives will expand economic opportunity, attract new industry partners and help us continue building a stronger future for South Jersey."

"This is a huge win for Gloucester County and Rowan's West Campus, helping us deliver the road and infrastructure upgrades that will support growth for decades to come," said Matthew Weng, Gloucester County Commissioner. "We're excited to keep moving this project forward and to make travel safer, smoother, and more reliable for students, residents, and local businesses."

The $1,050,000 grant to Rowan University will help students research, develop, and test advanced concrete 3D printing technology to build affordable and resilient homes. Rowan partners closely with labor unions and trade schools to cultivate the future workforce.

The $850,000 grant to Gloucester County will support Phase II of the County's roadway infrastructure project at Rowan's West Campus. The project includes the continued construction of Gilbreth Parkway in Mantua, from its existing terminus near the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine and extending it up along route 55 right-of-way to Edison Parkway and ending at Lambs Road.

These projects is a part of the $11.98 million Congressman Norcross secured for 15 Community Project Funding (CPF) awards throughout New Jersey's First Congressional District to support economic development, create jobs, and respond to the most pressing needs of the community.

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