South Jersey Industries, Inc.

MEDIA ADVISORY
1 South Jersey Plaza, Folsom, New Jersey 08037
Tel. (609) 561-9000 Fax (609) 561-8225 TDD ONLY 1-800-547-9085

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: JOANNE BRIGANDI X4240
OCTOBER 16, 2001

        Marina Energy LLC/South Jersey Industries Ground Breaking Ceremony for Marina Thermal Facility serving the Renaissance Pointe Area of new casino development in Atlantic City. The new $40 million, 26,000 square foot facility, expected to open in July, 2003, will provide hot and chilled water necessary for all of the new Borgata casino's heating, cooling, domestic hot water and kitchen use.

        1077 Absecon Boulevard
        Atlantic City, New Jersey

        Monday October 22, 2001
        11:15 am

        VIPs- Charles Biscieglia, Chairman, President & CEO South Jersey Industries
        Ed Graham, President, South Jersey Energy

        Photo Opps: 11:15 am- 11:30am
        Welcome Remarks and Acknowledgments from Charles Biscieglia and Ed Graham
        Ceremonial Ground Breaking- Biscieglia & Graham

        Brief Media Q & A session with Charles Biscieglia & Ed Graham at construction site immediately following Ground Breaking ceremony

South Jersey Industries (NYSE:SJI) is an energy services holding company for South Jersey Gas, South Jersey Energy and Marina Energy. Visit http://www.sjindustries.com for more information about SJI and its subsidiaries.

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