For the purpose of carrying out any of said projects the commissioners shall have the power, in addition to the powers granted by the original act, to own, maintain, repair, reconstruct, operate and use the sewerage system and, to that end, to acquire, by purchase, gift, condemnation or otherwise, and, to construct, maintain, repair, reconstruct, operate and use all plants, structures, equipment and facilities, and other real and personal property, deemed necessary for, or incident to, any of said projects; and for said purpose only the commissioners may enter into any contracts, execute all instruments, and do all things necessary or convenient to carry out any power expressly given in this act.
N.J.S. § 58:14-34.12