N.J. Stat. § 32:13A-5
The commission shall have power and authority, if it deems it expedient so to do, to provide for the construction of the tunnel and to enter into contracts for such construction in such manner as it may deem expedient and to take assignments of any contracts theretofore entered into for such construction and to assume all obligations under such contracts. The cost of such construction shall be paid solely by means of or with the proceeds of tunnel revenue bonds hereinafter authorized. The commission is hereby authorized to purchase within this state and within the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, solely from funds provided under the authority of this chapter, such lands, structures, rights of way, franchises, easements and other interests, including lands under water and riparian rights, of and from any person, copartnership, association, railroad or other corporation, or municipality or political subdivision, deemed necessary for the construction and operation of the tunnel, upon such terms and at such prices as may be considered by it to be reasonable and can be agreed upon between it and the owner thereof, and to take title thereto in the name of said county of Gloucester.
N.J.S. § 32:13A-5