Active Stormwater & Drainage Projects

DESIGN COMPLETE
This is a joint project between Public Works and Public Utilities consisting of the removal and replacement of approximately 400 feet of existing 48-inch RCP with 54-inch RCP to accommodate the recommended South Norfolk watershed improvements along A St. through to Liberty St. Project is awaiting advertisement for construction.

• Project Budget: $550,000
• Project Design Start: Spring 2019
• Projected Design Completion: Winter 2021

IN DESIGN
Channel restoration to include repair and stabilization of channel banks, increasing system capacity, and providing a higher level of protection. Construction funding of $300,000 in Fiscal Year 2021 received, with additional pro-rata funding of $399,000 requested in Fiscal Year 2022. Construction expected to begin in Summer 2022.

• Project Budget: $699,000
• Project Design Start: Spring 2020
• Projected Design Completion: Spring 2022

UNDER CONSTRUCTION
This project will replace the Briarfield Dr. outfall pipe from Old Dr. to Horse Run Ditch. The pipe is located along the rear of homes fronting Briarfield Dr. Fence and shed removal and clearing of numerous tall trees will be included in the clearing portion of the contract, and impacted residents have been notified. Construction contractor is Tidewater Utilities Construction. Construction is underway.

• Project Construction Start: October 2021
• Projected Construction Completion: April 2022
• Project Budget: $950,000

This project will address the failing public outfall system for Broadlawn Apartments. Improvements include replacement and re-sizing of storm pipe and installation of additional storm pipe under the railroad tracks.

• Project Budget: $1.82 million

IN DESIGN
This project, funded from the Neighborhood Drainage Improvement II, will replace, improve and realign the stormwater system along Guerriere Street, Chesapeake Avenue, Ohio Street, Rodgers Street, Jefferson Street, and Stewart Street. in the Quincy neighborhood of South Norfolk. Work will include regrading and improvements to existing channels between Jefferson Street and Park Avenue, and between Park Avenue and Holly Avenue, the replacement of more than 900 feet of sanitary sewer mains, sanitary manholes and service laterals on Chesapeake Avenue, Jackson Avenue, and Ohio Street. Construction funding to be provided in Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022. Citizen information meeting expected in early 2022.

• Project Design Start: January 2019
• Design Completion: December 2021
• Project Budget: $3.6 million

IN DESIGN
This project will provide for the maintenance regrading of Cooper’s Ditch from the Gloria Drive bridge to the Forest Road bridge. Cooper’s Ditch was excavated as a canal facility in the early 1990s. Over the years, significant amounts of silt and sediment have accumulated along the ditch, particularly close to roadway crossings. This project is needed to maintain the hydraulic capacity needed to serve the Cooper’s Ditch watershed. 

• Design Start: Summer 2021
• Projected Design Completion: Summer 2022
• Project Budget: $1 million

PRE-DESIGN SCOPING
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 was completed as of January 2020. 

• Project Budget: $1.4 million
• Project Design Start: Early 2022
• Projected Design Completion: Winter 2022

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. Back lake project section moving forward into final design phase. Front pond system design is on hold pending future funding. Citizen information meeting was held in July 2021. Design will be completed, then construction will be paused until construction of Herring Ditch project.

• Project Design Start: August 2019
• Projected Design Completion: Summer 2022
• Project Budget: $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 Boulevard toward A Street, which includes approximately 1,250 feet of ditch and channel widening, to include pipe crossing D Street and B Street. Improvements will also be made to roadside drainage along D Street and intersections from 207 D Street south to Decatur Street. These improvements include gutters, drainage structures and pipes. 

• Project Design Start: Spring 2017
• Projected Design Completion: Summer 2022
• Project Budget: $1.52 million

IN DESIGN
This project will widen 7,000 feet of Herring Ditch east of Shillelagh Road from Shillelagh Road to Bells Mill Creek. 

• Project Design Start: Fall 2019
• Projected Design Completion: Summer 2022
• Project Budget: $1 million

This project will provide drainage improvements in the Hickory Ridge area. It will include related acquisition of easements, replacement of pipes, re-grading of ditches, and associated activities to address the existing neighborhood drainage deficiencies. This project will also include the replacement of downstream culverts.

• Project Budget: $850,000

This project will complete drainage improvements in the John Street Area Outfall that are necessary to provide relief to undersized outfall pipes that receive outfall from hundreds of acres in Suffolk's Pughsville area. Several pipes will be upgraded with this project. An improved conveyance system will also be designed and constructed. Easements and wetland mitigation may also be required.

Click here for a joint update from Chesapeake and Suffolk on their respective stormwater improvement projects in the Pughsville area.

• Phase I (John Street Ditch Regrade) – Final plans completed. Construction completed August 2021 by Curtis Contracting.
• Phase II (Station House Road Ditch Regrade) – Final plans completed. Construction completed December 2021 by Carolina Marine Structures.
• Phase III (Bruce Road Culvert Crossing and Upstream Ditch Regrade) – 100% Design under review with final plans anticipated December 2021. Easement acquisition and environmental permit underway. Anticipate construction start February 2022.
• Phase IV (Railroad Culvert Crossing) – 60% Design underway. Addressing review comments from Norfolk and Portsmouth Public Utilities, includes the requirement to design the large water main support system to be utilized during construction. Scoping underway with structural consultant. Railroad approval is in place and agreement is being drafted October 2021.
• Public Works Operations continues to monitor beaver activity and ensure existing dam at Bruce Road remains breached until full removal takes place with Phase III project.
• City of Suffolk Coordination – Suffolk CIP 60% design submitted November 2021; currently under review by Public Works Stormwater Engineering and Development & Permits.
• VDOT Coordination – Final maintenance work to be performed in early 2022 after Phase II project is completed.

• Project Design Start: Fall 2020
  
• Funds Appropriated: $886,000

IN DESIGN
Project will improve ditches and pipes for the outfall for Lambert Trail. The area of improvement is along the west side of Deep Creek Boulevard, from Lambert Trail 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 Road at St. Julian's Creek. Project will be split into two construction phases.

• Project Design Start: June 2019
• Projected Design Completion: Summer 2022
• Project Budget: $2.1 million

This project will provide for Phase II of the Loxley Gardens Drainage Improvements, which includes the acquisition of easements, replacement of pipes, re-grading of ditches, and associated activities to address the existing neighborhood drainage deficiencies. Phase II will also replace the downstream culvert crossing of Gilmerton Road and elevate the roadway at this crossing.

• Project Budget: $1.1 million

IN DESIGN
This project proposes to reduce the flooding along Yadkin Road near the intersection of Meads Court by improving the storm sewer system along Old George Washington Highway and widening the existing railroad ditch from east of Old George Washington Highway to the existing wet pond located on City-owned property at 3316 South Military Highway.

• Project Design Start: January 2022
• Projected Design Completion: January 2023
• Project Budget: $653,000

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

• Allen Drive and Fresno Drive Drainage Improvements - Survey complete; 50% design under review; anticipate construction start Spring 2022.
• Benefit Road Drainage Improvements - Survey complete; 50% design underway; anticipate construction start Spring 2022
• Blanche Drive Drainage Improvements - Survey and wetland delineation complete; 50% design, easement acquisition, and environmental permitting underway; anticipate construction start Summer 2022.
• Crestwood Manor Drainage Improvements – Scoping underway.
• Deal Drive Drainage Improvements Phase 2 – Evaluating project priority.
• Gruen Street Drainage Improvements – Evaluating project priority.
• Jarvis Road Drainage Improvements Phase 2 – Evaluating project priority.
• Myers & Hoover Drainage Improvements - Survey complete; 100% design under review; anticipate construction start early 2022.
• Perry Street Drainage Improvements – Survey complete; 90% design underway; anticipate construction start early 2022.
• St. Brides Road Drainage Improvements - Survey complete; 50% design underway; anticipate construction start Summer 2022.
  
• Willis Street Drainage Improvements – Evaluating project priority.
• Wingfield Avenue Drainage Improvements – Design complete; anticipate construction start early 2022.

CONSTRUCTION PENDING
This project will provide drainage improvements such as pipe upgrades to 10-year-storm standard along Columbo Avenue from Nina Drive to San Salvadore Drive. Construction expected to begin in early 2022.

• Projected Construction Start: Early 2022
• Projected Construction Completion: Summer 2022
• Project Budget: $1.2 million

This project will provide replacement, improvement, and realignment of the public stormwater system and outfalls within the Norfolk Highlands area neighborhood to improve system capacity and mitigate flooding issues.

• Project Design Start: Spring 2021
• Projected Design Completion: To Be Determined
  
• Project Budget: $1.2 million

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. 

• Project Design Start: December 2019
• Projected Design Completion: Spring 2022
• Project Budget: $5 million

UNDERWAY
Stormwater improvements to increase system capacity and provide a higher level of protection. Project includes 8 phases.

• Phases 1 and 2 – Complete

• Phase 3 – Survey complete; 50% design under review; anticipate construction start Summer 2022

• Phase 4 – Survey (in-house) underway

• Construction funding in CIB (phased, over several years)

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 $1.51 million. Projects include:

• Outfall Improvements to Greenbrier Lake System - Resiliency study 95% complete by consultant; anticipate completion Winter 2021.
• Outfall Improvements to Etheridge Lake System – On hold.
• Resilience Plan Development – DCR CFPF grant awarded in the amount of $75,000. Work Order has been re-routed for approval and Purchase Order request to follow.  

This project will regrade roadside ditches and reset driveway pipes as necessary along Royce Drive and improve the outfall drainage system.

• Projected Construction Start: Spring 2022
  
• Project Budget: $550,000

IN DESIGN
This project will provide several improvements to drainage along Shillelagh Road at various points, including:

• Shillelagh Road (Phase 3): Replacement and upgrade of driveway culverts and provide a 10-foot grass shoulder. Plans are complete. U.S. Army of Corps of Engineers has indicated non-jurisdictional permitting phase has been completed. Easement acquisition began in March 2021.

ONGOING STUDIES
Conduct watershed mater drainage studies and neighborhood drainage studies to identify stormwater drainage system deficiencies and provide improvement recommendations for future projects. See specific projects below.

• Crestwood 2 & 3 Master Drainage Plan Update – 90% Complete.
• Crestwood 2 & 3 Master Drainage Model Calibration – 100% Complete.
• Northside Canal 3 Watershed Study – 100% Complete.
• Sign Pine Ditch Evaluation – Study underway.
• Southern Chesapeake 5 Watershed Study – Scoping underway. DCR CFPF grant awarded in the amount of $91,000.
• Stern Creek Watershed Master Drainage Plan – 90% Complete

IN DESIGN
This project will provide a public stormwater system along both sides of Welch Lane and an outfall upgrade to mitigate flooding issues.

• Project Design Start: Fall 2019
• Projected Design Completion: Summer 2022
• Funds Appropriated: $480,000