CONSTRUCTION PENDING
This project will provide drainage system improvements by installing a BMP (Best Management Practice) feature to help buffer water quality and quantity of stormwater flows. The project will require coordination with the 22nd Street Bridge Replacement project. Project funding includes 50% Department of Environmental Quality funds.
IN DESIGN
The Phase IIB portion of the project will replace portions of subdivision drainage systems along various streets (Amick Road, Berkley Avenue, and Pringle Drive) to complete the improvements recommended in the 2002 Border Road Drainage Study report. Work includes replacement and lowering of the 8-inch sanitary sewer line on Berkeley Avenue, approved and funded by Public Utilities. Mayon Drive proposed drainage and downstream improvements will be considered for future projects.
- Project Start: January 2018
- Projected Completion: To Be Determined
- Funds Appropriated: $1.2 million
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IN DESIGN
This project will replace the Briarfield Drive outfall pipe from Old Drive to Horse Run Ditch. The pipe is located along the rear of homes fronting Briarfield Drive. Fence removal and clearing of numerous tall trees will be included in the clearing portion of the contract. This project will be in coordination with Public Utilities for crossing of sanitary sewer force main and water lines, and is funded from the System Rehabilitation Project.
- Project Start: Spring 2018
- Projected Completion: Spring 2019
- Funds Appropriated: $550,000
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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 and Ohio Street.
- Project Start: August 2018
- Projected Completion: October 2019
- Funding from future CIB
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ONGOING PROJECTS
The City is undertaking several regrading and restoration projects to outfalls, including:
- Fernwood Farms Outfall Improvement - Right-of-Way Acquisition Underway
- Etheridge Road Outfall Improvement - Under Construction
- Greenbrier Outfall Regrade and Restoration Phase II - Construction Pending
- Cooper's Ditch Regrade Phase II - In Design
- King Richard Drive Outfall - In Design
All projects expected to be complete by Summer 2019.
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.
- Project Start: June 2018
- Projected Completion: December 2018
- Funds Appropriated: $975,000 total from Public Works, Stormwater and Public Utilities
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CONSTRUCTION PENDING
This project will provide drainage improvements to the existing stormwater system serving the Colony Manor area by constructing a new ditch through City property to reroute stormwater through an existing Best Management Practice (BMP.) Signed plans are complete and the project is in procurement.
- Project Start: December 2018
- Projected Completion: March 2019
- Funds Appropriated: $415,000
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PLANNING
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.
PLANNING
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.
- Project Start: November 2019
- Projected Completion: To Be Determined
- Funds Appropriated: $900,000
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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.
- Project Start: Spring 2017
- Projected Completion: Fall 2018
- Funds Appropriated: $1.5 million
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IN DESIGN
The project will widen and improve Horse Run Ditch from Naples Court to Warrick Road and install box culvert under Warrick Road.
- Project Start: January 2018
- Projected Completion: Spring 2019
- Funds Appropriated: $700,000
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INSPECTIONS UNDERWAY
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.
- Project Start: Spring 2017
- Projected Completion: Summer 2019
- Funds Appropriated: $500,000
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The 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 Roads at St. Julian's Creek.
- Project Start: Summer 2018
- Projected Completion: Fall 2019
- Funds Appropriated: $2.1 million
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IN DESIGN
This project will provide drainage system improvements by installing a BMP (Best Management Practice) feature to help water quality and quantity of stormwater flows from highly industrial area. This project would be funded using a DEQ grant and City matching funds. Two alternate plans include demolition of part of Yadkin Road and the construction of a linear BMP, or the retrofitting of ditches on George Washington Highway by converting them to wet swales.
ONGOING PROJECTS
The City is undertaking several neighborhood drainage projects, including:
- Wedgewood Drive Drainage Improvement - Right-of-Way Acquisition Underway
- Benefit Road Drainage Improvement - In Design
- Allen Drive and Fresno Drive Drainage Improvement - In Design
- Jarvis Road Area Drainage Improvements - In Design
- West Road Area Drainage Improvements - In Design
- Bridgeview Circle Chesapeake Colony Phase II Outfall Improvements - Pending Construction
All projects expected to be complete by Fall 2019.
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.)
- Project Start: Fall 2018
- Projected Completion: Spring 2019
- Funds Appropriated: $2,045,950
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IN DESIGN
This project will replace and upgrade portions of the subdivision drainage systems along various streets to complete the improvements recommended in the 2012 Nina Drive Area Drainage Study report.
- Project Start: Spring 2018
- Projected Completion: Spring 2019
- Funds Appropriated: $665,000
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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: TBD
- Funds Appropriated: $5 million (FY 18 to FY 20)
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CONSTRUCTION PENDING
This project will replace structurally deficient 4-barrel concrete pipe culvert with a concrete box culvert of sufficient size to carry the anticipated flows. The project also includes raising the existing roadway to approximately Elevation 7.0 to reduce future overtopping of the roadway. This project is funded by Stormwater Capital Projects and VDOT.
- Project Start: November 2018
- Projected Completion: November 2020
- Funds Appropriated: $1.2 million
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UNDER CONSTRUCTION
This project will replace and upgrade existing stormwater system from Freeman Avenue to the South Norfolk gallery parking area across Godwin Avenue. Project is managed by the Public Utilities Department.
- Project Start: February 2018
- Project Completion: May 2019
- Funds Appropriated: $2.58 million total from Public Works, Stormwater and Public Utilities
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IN DESIGN
This project will regrade roadside ditches and reset driveway pipes as necessary along Royce Drive, and improve the outfall drainage system. Right-of-way plans and plats are currently in development.
- Project Start: Fall 2017
- Projected Completion: Spring 2019
- Funds Appropriated: $550,000
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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 II): Will provide 6-foot bottom ditch from 920 Shillelagh Road to Dominion Commerce Park Lake. Construction is underway and should be complete by end of 2018.
- Ward Road (Phase II): Will provide additional pipe at Ward Road cul-de-sac at the Dominion Commerce Park Lake. Right-of-way acquisition is underway.
- Vincek Way (Phase III): Will provide additional pipe beneath Vincek Way at the Dominion Commerce Park Lake. Contractors expected to begin construction in Summer 2019.
- Shillelagh Phase III: Replacement and upgrade of driveway culverts and provide a 15-foot grass shoulder. Awaiting feedback from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding proposed concrete lining.
- Project Start: January 2017
- Projected Completion: Spring 2019
- Funds Appropriated: $2.1 million
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IN DESIGN
This project will widen Herring ditch east of Shillelagh Road from Unicorn Trail to Las Gaviotas.
- Project Start: Fall 2018
- Projected Completion: Summer 2019
- Funds Appropriated: $1 million
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CONSTRUCTION PENDING
This project will include 4,600 feet of ditch widening and culvert improvements south of St. Brides Road at Sign Pine Road to provide drainage relief and improve the stormwater system in the Edinburgh area.
ONGOING STUDIES
These studies will identify stormwater drainage system deficiencies and provide improvement recommendations for future projects. Currently, four studies are in progress:
1) Drum Point Creek Watershed Master Drainage Plan: Plan at 99% complete
2) Norfolk Highlands Area Drainage Study: Study Underway, 20% complete
3) Crestwood (Mains Creek) Master Drainage Plan Update: Start Pending
4) Sterns Creek Watershed Master Drainage Plan: Start Pending
- Funds Appropriated: $750,000
FINALIZING BIDS
This project includes improvements to outfall ditches in the Sunray Area from Sunray Avenue to the railroad outfall ditch, a distance of approximately 2 miles.
- Project Start: Fall 2018
- Projected Completion: Spring 2019
- Funds Appripriated: $1,200,000
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IN DESIGN
This project will provide a public stormwater system along both sides of Welch Lane and an outfall upgrade.
- Project Start: Fall 2018
- Projected Completion: Summer 2019
- Funds Appropriated: $480,000
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IN DESIGN
This project will provide a new outfall for Whittamore Road and adjacent farms, connecting to Pocaty Creek, while upgrading a segment of an existing lead ditch. Surveying is complete, and preliminary engineering is underway.
- Project Start: Spring 2018
- Projected Completion: Fall 2018
- Funds Appropriated: $300,000
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