Gas Issue Shark River

Gerry this isn't a fishing report but I thought it best posting it on the fishing forum. If that's a problem feel free to move it.

I was informed a week or so ago that due to issues involving the construction of the new restaurant at the Belmar Municipal Marina, the gas pumps on the river will be shut down until at minimum Memorial Day and potentially six weeks longer. Being they're the only gas pumps on the river, that poses a significant problem for many boaters. From what I've heard, a gas line was ruptured by the restaurant construction causing the problem. Any boats sailing out of Shark River Inlet will have to go to Manasquan for gas or make other arrangements as in gas cans if that's feasible and allowed at your marina which in most cases I assume it's not. It seems like the Municipality is keeping this quiet as many folks I've spoken to haven't heard about it. I've been told also as a result of the same situation that the row boats in Belmar will be moved to "F" dock for the duration of the reparation work. Between the dredge operation, the construction and now this, anyone sailing from SRI and in particular from Fisherman's Den I'm afraid are going to be in for a tough start to the season. Just a heads up for anyone who might be effected.