Active Stormwater & Drainage Projects

IN DESIGN
This improvement is part of a series of projects in Chesapeake neighborhoods to improve stormwater drainage, which will increase system capacity and provide a higher level of protection. This project is at 30% plan completion.

• Project Start: Spring 2018
• Projected Completion: Fall 2019

IN DESIGN
Channel restoration to include repair and stabilization of channel banks, increasing system capacity, and providing a higher level of protection. Environmental permitting, wetlands delineation, and surveying is complete. The City is exploring the feasibility of a stream restoration BMP prior to proceeding with in-house design. Construction funding in FY20201 (pro-rata funding.)

• Project Start: Summer 2019
• Projected Design Completion: Summer 2020

DESIGN COMPLETE
Improvements for Phase 2B will replace portions of the subdivision drainage systems along Amick Rd., Berkley Ave., Pringle Dr., and Mayon Dr. This will complete funded improvements recommended in the Border Rd. Drainage Study report by HSMM. Replacement and lowering of the 8-inch sanitary sewer line on Berkley Ave. is approved by Public Utilities. The project design is complete. Plans will be modified within budget and a re-bid will be scheduled in December 2019.

• Project Start: Spring 2019
• Projected Completion: Fall 2019
• Funds Appropriated: $1.2 million

IN DESIGN
This project will replace the Briarfield Dr. outfall pipe from Old Drive to Horse Run Ditch. The pipe is located along the rear of homes fronting Briarfield Dr. Fence removal and clearing of numerous tall trees will be included in the clearing portion of the contract. Design performed in-house by Public Works Engineering. Drainage and temporary construction easements have been acquired. Letters have been sent to citizens informing them of the need for fence and shed removal within the drainage easement.

• Project Start: Fall 2018
• Projected Design Completion: Spring 2020
• Funds Appropriated: $950,000

IN DESIGN
This project, funded from the Neighborhood Drainage Improvement II, will replace, improve and realign the stormwater system along Guerriere St., Chesapeake Ave., Ohio St., Rodgers St., Jefferson St., and Stewart St. in the Quincy neighborhood of South Norfolk. Work will include regrading and improvements to existing channels between Jefferson St. and Park Ave., and between Park Ave. and Holly Ave., the replacement of more than 900 feet of sanitary sewer mains, sanitary manholes and service laterals on Chesapeake Ave., Jackson Ave., and Ohio St. Design is underway, at the 90% review stage. Construction funding in FY2021.

• Project Start: August 2018
• Projected Design Completion: December 2019
• Funds Appropriated: $3.6 million

IN DESIGN
Assessments, maintenance, and restorations of citywide lakes and BMPs. Project budget is currently $1.5 million.

Current projects include:

• BMP Depth Assessment
  Survey underway. Evaluating next steps.
• Dunedin Basin 1
  Survey complete. Dredging required. Evaluating next steps.
• Kempsville Road BMP repairs
  Basin at Great Bridge Bypass. Work order approved for $62,880.

ONGOING PROJECTS
The City is undertaking several regrading and restoration projects to outfalls, including:

• Fernwood Farms Outfall Improvement: Plans and right-of-way acquisition complete; construction underway ($98,499.10)
• King Richard Dr. Outfall: Right-of-way acquisition and design complete; proposal from InnerView is under review for approval
• Johnstown Rd. Drainage Improvements Phase I: Construction complete
• Johnstown Rd. Drainage Improvements Phase II: Design complete; construction expected to begin in January 2020
• Crestwood Outfall Improvements: Survey complete; design underway
• Camelot Phase II (ditch straightening from lake outfall to Deep Creek Blvd.): Initial design completed in 2010; pending review and identification of any updates
• West Rd. Phase I: Under construction

UNDER CONSTRUCTION
This project includes drainage improvements including mountable curb and gutter to direct stormwater flow to the drainage system. This project is in coordination with Public Utilities to include upgrades to water and sanitary sewer systems. Construction is 90% complete.

• Notice To Proceed: June 2018
• Projected Construction Completion: September 2019
• Funds Appropriated: $975,000 total from Public Works, Stormwater and Public Utilities

IN DESIGN
This project will provide for drainage improvements in the Elmwood Landing area, and will include related acquisition of easements, replacement of pipes, regrading of ditches, and associated activities to address existing neighborhood drainage deficiencies. It will also include the replacement of three downstream culvert crossings. Project will be City-funded, as a FEMA grant was not obtained. Off-site drainage analysis will be completed on Dec. 19, 2019.

• Funds Appropriated: $1.4 million
• Project Start: January 2020
• Projected Completion: Fall 2020

IN DESIGN
This project will provide for drainage and outfall improvements in the Forest Lakes area, and will include related acquisition of easements, replacement of pipes, regrading of ditches, and associated activities to address existing neighborhood drainage. Scoping and design is pending the results of a drainage study.

• Project Start: August 2019
• Projected Design Completion: Fall 2020
• Funds Appropriated: $900,000

IN DESIGN
This project will provide improvements to the 10-year storm level of protection for the outfall channel and pipe within the drainage area. Work includes upstream improvements from Bainbridge Blvd. toward A St., which includes approximately 1,250 feet of ditch and channel widening, to include pipe crossing D St. and B St. The re-survey is complete and Public Works is finalizing plats to begin right-of-way acquisition. The environmental review is complete, and the USACE Wetland Permit has been acquired.

• Project Start: Spring 2017
• Projected Design Completion: Spring 2020
• Funds Appropriated: $1.51 million

IN DESIGN
This project will widen Herring Ditch east of Shillelagh Rd. from Unicorn Tl. to Las Gaviotas. Project was placed on hold to evaluate adding a portion of the Forest Lakes neighborhood, but is now moving forward as originally planned. Design is underway, by consultant.

• Project Start: Fall 2019
• Projected Design Completion: Summer 2020
• Funds Appropriated: $1 million

IN DESIGN
The project will widen and improve Horse Run Ditch from Naples Ct. to Warrick Rd. and install box culvert under Warrick Rd. Design has been completed by a consultant, and appraisals and right-of-way acquisition is underway.

• Notice to Proceed: Fall 2018
• Projected Design Completion: Fall 2019
• Funds Appropriated: $1.1 million

CITIZEN INFORMATION MEETING HELD MAY 9, 2019
Citizen Information Meeting Brochure

UNDER CONSTRUCTION
This project will inspect and clean interconnected lake pips in Greenbrier and Etheridge Manor. Locations to be serviced in future phases include Las Gaviotas, Forest Lakes, Cahoon Plantation, Kemp Woods and others.

Inspections completed at Greenbrier, Etheridge Manor and Las Gaviotas. On-call contractor has completed cleaning of Principal Ln. culvert in Greenbrier area. Cleaning of Etheridge Manor pipe to be completed by end of January 2020. Contractor has submitted a proposal for Granada Dr. in Las Gaviotas.

• Project Start: Spring 2017
• Projected Construction Completion: Fall 2019
• Funds Appropriated: $500,000

IN DESIGN
Project will improve ditches and pipes for the outfall for Lamberts Tl. The area of improvement is along the west side of Deep Creek Blvd. from Lambert Tl. to the Parsons Residential Care Center. Improvements continue eastward along the south side of the Care Center and northward to the primary outfall north of Gilmerton Rd. at St. Julian's Creek. Field survey of the project limits is complete. Design is underway, at the 30% point. 

• Project Start: Spring 2019
• Projected Design Completion: Fall 2020
• Funds Appropriated: $2.1 million

UNDER CONSTRUCTION
This project will replace and upsize a drainage trunkline that runs along Liberty St. Stormwater improvements are being constructed in cooperation with the Department of Public Utilities. 

• Notice To Proceed: July 2019
• Projected Construction Completion: March 2020
• Funds Appropriated: $850,000

IN DESIGN
This project will provide drainage improvements for Meads Ct. area using City funds. The Virginia DEQ indicated that a relocated BMP concept would not be eligible for SLAF funding. The project is continuing as a flood control project only, scoped to include ditch improvements along Yadkin Rd. 

• Project Start: December 2019
• Projected Design Completion: Summer 2020
• Funds Appropriated: $1.37 million

ONGOING PROJECTS
The City is undertaking several neighborhood drainage projects, including:

• Allen Dr. and Fresno Dr. Drainage
  30% plan completion
• Benefit Rd. Drainage Improvements
  10% plan completion
• Blanche Dr. Drainage Improvements
  Scoping needed; in-house 2018 study reviewed and revisions underway
• Bridgeview Cir. - Chesapeake Colony Phase II Outfall Improvements
  100% plan completion; construction pending
• Crestwood Manor Drainage Improvements
  Design pending
• Deal Dr. Area Drainage Improvements
  Design underway
• Jarvis Rd. Area Drainage Improvements
  90% plan completion
• Myers & Hoover Drainage Improvements
  60% plan completion; project on hold pending input regarding adjacent development project
• Perry St. Outfall Improvements
  30% plan completion
• St. Brides Rd. West Drainage Improvements
  Survey underway; drainage analysis underway
• Warfield Rd. Drainage Improvements
  Construction complete
• Wedgewood Drive Drainage Improvements
  90% plan completion; right-of-way acquisition and contractual underway
• Westwood Avalon Drainage Improvements
  Construction complete

IN DESIGN
This project will construct a regional BMP for the New Mill/Creek Area, funded by a DEQ grant with equal match from the City ($1,022,975.) The survey is complete. A signed appraisal and preliminary plat has been received and shared with the property owner.

• Notice To Proceed: Fall 2018
• Projected Design Completion: Spring 2020
• Funds Appropriated: $2.05 million

IN DESIGN
This project will include pipe upgrades to the 10-year storm along San Sladore Dr. to the outfall ditch downstream of Lisa Cove Way. Design is at the 95% stage, and requires easement acquisitions and utility relocation coordination. The City is proposing annual service contract for segments of the construction once design is submitted. Full funding for Phases 1 and 2 is in the amount of $1.5 million.

• Notice To Proceed: Spring 2018
• Projected Design Completion: Fall 2019
• Funds Appropriated: $1.5 million

IN DESIGN
This project will provide drainage improvements to the existing outfall west of Christopher Dr. Drainage improvements include reconfiguring the drainage at Christopher Dr. to the ditch improvements to the tidal outfall. Phase III includes drainage improvements such as pipe upgrades to 10-year-storm standard along Columbo Ave. from Nina Dr. to San Salvadore Dr. Design is complete, and the City is awaiting acquisition of temporary construction easements from two parcels. The City is coordinating the relocation of one power pole. 

• Notice To Proceed: Spring 2018
• Projected Design Completion: Fall 2019
• Funds Appropriated: $300,000

IN DESIGN
This project will include the construction of BMPs, stormwater pipes, and ditches to provide flood control and water quality in the Oakdale area. Brown and Caldwell have been provided a Notice To Proceed (NTP) for additional study and to develop an application for a DEQ Stormwater Local Assistance Fund (SLAF) grant.

• Project Start: December 2019
• Projected Design Completion: December 2020
• Funds Appropriated: $5 million (FY 18 to FY 20)

IN DESIGN
This project includes stormwater improvements to increase system capacity and provide a higher level of protection. Survey is complete through Phase III, with Phases I and II complete. 

• Notice To Proceed: Summer 2019
• Projected Design Completion: Spring 2020
• Funds Appropriated: $1.05 million

IN DESIGN
Assessment, maintenance, and restoration projects to limit flooding damage and enhance recovery efforts of public stormwater systems during large storm events. Project budget is $1.6 million. Projects include:

• Greenbrier Lake System Weir Outfall Improvements
  Consultant meeting scheduled
• Etheridge Lakes System Outfall Improvements
  Scoping needed​​

IN DESIGN
This project will regrade roadside ditches and reset driveway pipes as necessary along Royce Dr., and improve the outfall drainage system. Right-of-way plans and plats are currently being finalized. Design performed in-house by Public Works Engineering. 

• Notice to Proceed: Fall 2017
• Projected Design Completion: Spring 2020
• Funds Appropriated: $550,000

CITIZEN INFORMATION MEETING HELD JULY 29, 2019
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IN DESIGN/UNDER CONSTRUCTION
This project will provide several improvements to drainage along Shillelagh Road at various points, including:

• Mears Ditch (Phase 2): Will provide 6-foot bottom ditch from 920 Shillelagh Road to Dominion Commerce Park Lake. Construction completed April 2019.
• Twin Pipes under Shillelagh Rd.: Construction completed February 2018.
• Ward Rd. (Phase 2): Will provide additional pipe at Ward Road cul-de-sac at the Dominion Commerce Park Lake. Construction completed June 2019.
• Vincek Way (Phase 2): Design is 100% complete. Construction completed October 2019.
• Shillelagh Rd. (Phase 3): Replacement and upgrade of driveway culverts and provide a 15-foot grass shoulder. Plans are 90% complete. Awaiting USACOE permit.

ONGOING STUDIES
These studies will identify stormwater drainage system deficiencies and provide improvement recommendations for future projects. The total funds appropriated for the projects is currently $700,000. The studies in progress include:

• Crestwood - 1 (Main's Creek) Watershed Study
  99% complete; minor revisions underway ($97,751)
• Crestwood - 2 & 3 Master Drainage Plan Update
  30% complete ($99,826)
• Crestwood - 2 & 3 Master Drainage Model Calibration
  10% complete ($40,772)
• HRPDC Joint Land Use Study (JLUS)/City of Chesapeake Data Compilation & Model Advancements
  10% complete ($29,000)
• Norfolk Highlands Area Drainage Study
  100% complete ($90,738)
• Sterns Creek Watershed Master Drainage Plan
  30% complete ($197,442)

IN DESIGN
Assessment, maintenance and restoration projects to limit pollutant discharges into streams, rivers and bays. Current overall funds appropriated total $2.6 million. Projects include:

• Etheridge - 1/Fentress/Bahama Way Lake/BMP
  Treatments and aerator provided minimal improvement; awaiting scope for floating mat removal from consultant
• BMP Warehouse Database Development Phase 1
  Proposal received; task order approved
• BMP Warehouse Database Development Phase 2
  Scoping needed
• Dunedin Lakes Park Lake (Lake 2) Level 2 Wet Pond
  Scoping needed
• Hunters Cove South Basin Level 1 Wet Pond
  Scoping needed
• Philmont Ave. Drainage Improvements
  Public Utilities project

IN DESIGN
This project will provide a public stormwater system along both sides of Welch Ln. and an outfall upgrade to mitigate flooding issues. The survey is underway, and final design is pending.

• Notice To Proceed: Fall 2019
• Projected Design Completion: Spring 2020
• Funds Appropriated: $480,000

This project will provide a new outfall for Whittamore Rd. and adjacent farms, connecting to Pocaty Creek, while upgrading a segment of an existing lead ditch. Design is complete for the outfall component, and the roadside ditch along Whittamore Rd. has been added to the project. The survey is complete, and design is underway. Project is pending easement acquisition.

• Notice To Proceed: Fall 2018
• Projected Design Completion: Fall 2019
• Funds Appropriated: $500,000