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. Utility relocations are pending. Project to be advertised for construction in December 2020.

• Funds Appropriated: $550,000
• Project Design Start: Spring 2019
• Projected Design Completion: April 2020

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. The temporary stabilization plan was completed by Public Works Operations. Environmental permitting was accomplished by City staff, and the wetlands delineation is complete. Survey and geotechnical work is complete. Design is being performed by City staff, and is underway. Construction is expected to begin in Spring 2021.

• Project Budget: $699,000
• Project Design Start: Spring 2020
• Projected Design Completion: Spring 2021

CONSTRUCTION PENDING
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. Contract awarded to Gatson Brothers Utilities, Inc. Construction expected to begin in October 2020.

• Project Budget: $1.2 million
• Projected Construction Start: October 2020
• Projected Construction Completion: March 2021
  

DESIGN COMPLETE
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 removal and clearing of numerous tall trees will be included in the clearing portion of the contract. Design is performed by City staff. Drainage and temporary easements have been acquired, and citizens have been notified where shed and fence removal will be required.

• Project Design Start: Fall 2018
• Project Design Completion: Summer 2020
• Project Budget: $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 to be provided in Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022. 

• Project Start: January 2019
• Projected Design Completion: November 2020
• Project Budget: $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
  Poplar Ridge South survey is complete. Evaluating next steps. Resident notifications to be made in coming weeks. Jolliff Woods Lake is on the survey schedule. Additional BMPs to be surveyed include Parkview Ponds 1, 2, 3, and 4, Etheridge Pines Lake 2, and Magnolia Chase.
• Dunedin Basin 1
  Survey complete. Dredging required. Evaluating next steps.
• Kempsville Road BMP repairs
  Basin at Great Bridge Bypass. Work order completed for $62,880.

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

• King Richard Dr. Outfall: Construction completed in August 2020.
  
• Camelot Phase II (ditch straightening from lake outfall to Deep Creek Blvd.): Design underway by City staff. Construction expected to begin Summer 2021.
  

DESIGN PENDING
This project will provide for the maintenance regrading of Cooper’s Ditch from the Gloria Dr. bridge to the Forest Rd. 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.

• Projected Design Start: November 2020
• Projected Design Completion: October 2021
• Project Budget: $1 million

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 was completed as of January 2020. Drainage study for Phase I expected to be complete in October 2020.

• Project Budget: $1.4 million
• Project Design Start: May 2020
• Projected Design Completion: July 2021

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. Consultant is finalizing drainage study. Scope of improvements pending study results. Back lake project section moving forward into final design. Alternative selected for front lake, but project is on hold pending availability of funding. 

• Project Design Start: August 2019
• Projected Design Completion: Spring 2021
• 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 Blvd. toward A St., which includes approximately 1,250 feet of ditch and channel widening, to include pipe crossing D St. and B St.

Improvements will also be made to roadside drainage along D St. and intersections from 207 D St. south to Decatur St. These improvements include gutters, drainage structures and pipes.

Plans are at 90% complete. The re-survey is complete, with plans being finalized to begin right-of-way acquisition. The environmental review is complete, and the USACOE wetland permit has been acquired. 

• Project Start: Spring 2017
• Projected Design Completion: Spring 2021
• Project Budget: $1.52 million

IN DESIGN
This project will widen Herring Ditch east of Shillelagh Rd. from Shillelagh Rd. to Bells Mill Creek. Design is underway by consultant, with 60% design submitted in July 2020. The project consultant will set up a meeting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to review pending next steps.

• Project Design Start: Fall 2019
• Projected Design Completion: Spring 2021
• Project Budget: $1 million

UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The project will widen and improve Horse Run Ditch from Naples Ct. to Warrick Rd. and install box culvert under Warrick Rd. Right-of-way acquisition is complete, and a contract has been awarded for construction to WBE. 

• Project Budget: $1.1 million
• Project Construction Start: October 2020
• Projected Construction Completion: Spring 2021

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

This project will improve the stormwater conveyance system, and will consist of the following:

1. Replacement of one 36-inch RCP with one 72-inch RCP, and cleaning six 36-inch RCPs under South Hampton Roads Trail (Commonwealth Railway)
2. Replacement of one 72-inch RCP with two 84-inch RCPs under Bruce Rd.
3. Removal of sediment at the two 72-inch culverts along John St. and regrade ditch located between John St. and Pughsville Rd.

• Project Design Start: Fall 2020
• Projected Design Completion: Summer 2021
• Funds Appropriated: $886,000

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. Design is underway, at the 60% point. Utility coordination under evaluation.

• Project Design Start: June 2019
• Projected Design Completion: January 2021
• Project Budget: $2.1 million

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. Work order approved for WSP, who provided alternatives that are under review by City staff.

• Project Design Start: December 2019
• Projected Design Completion: To Be Determined
• Project Budget: $1.37 million

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

• Allen Dr. and Fresno Dr. Drainage
  Survey complete; design underway; construction expected to begin Spring 2021
• Benefit Rd. Drainage Improvements
  Survey complete; design underway; construction expected to begin Spring 2021
• Blanche Dr. Drainage Improvements
  Survey and wetland delineation complete; design underway; construction expected to begin Winter 2020
  
• Crestwood Manor Drainage Improvements
  Currently identifying project scope
• Deal Dr. Area Drainage Improvements
  Phase I construction underway; approximately 80% complete
• Jarvis Rd. Area Drainage Improvements
  Survey complete; design underway; construction expected to begin Summer 2021
• Myers & Hoover Drainage Improvements
  Survey complete; design underway; construction expected to begin Spring 2021
• Perry St. Outfall Improvements
  30% plan completion
• St. Brides Rd. West Drainage Improvements
  Survey complete; design underway; construction expected to begin Summer 2021
• Wedgewood Drive Drainage Improvements
  Design complete; plat approved; right-of-way acquisition underway; construction expected to begin Winter 2020
  

IN DESIGN
This project will construct a regional BMP for the New Mill/Creek Area. The survey is complete. Agreement with property owner is being prepared, as negotiations continue between City right-of-way staff and property owner. No agreement was reached for land acquisition. The DEQ grant was not awarded.

• Project Design Start: December 2018
• Projected Design Completion: November 2020
• Project Budget: $2.05 million

DESIGN COMPLETE
This project will include pipe upgrades to the 10-year storm along San Salvador Dr. to the outfall ditch downstream of Lisa Cove Way. Construction expected to begin in Spring 2021.

• Project Design Start: Spring 2018
• Project Design Completion: July 2020
• 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 funding comes from Fiscal Year 2018-2020.

• Project Design Start: December 2019
• Projected Design Completion: May 2021
• Project Budget: $5 million

IN DESIGN
This project includes stormwater improvements to increase system capacity and provide a higher level of protection. Phases I and II are complete. Phase III survey is complete, with design underway. Construction expected to begin in Spring 2021. Construction funding comes via the Capital Improvement Budget, phased over several years. 

• Project Design Start: Spring 2020
• Projected Design Completion: Winter 2020
• Project Budget: $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 Outfall Improvements
  Resiliency study underway by consultant; completion expected in November 2020
• Etheridge Lakes System Outfall Improvements
  Project on hold

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. Right-of-way plans and plats are complete. Easement acquisition is underway.

• Project Design Start: Fall 2017
• Projected Design Completion: Fall 2020
• Project Budget: $550,000

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

• Shillelagh Rd. (Phase 3): Replacement and upgrade of driveway culverts and provide a 15-foot grass shoulder. Plans are 90% complete. U.S. Army of Corps of Engineers has indicated non-jurisdictional permitting phase has been completed. Easement acquisition to begin in October 2020.

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
  95% complete; minor revisions underway ($97,751)
• Crestwood - 2 & 3 Master Drainage Plan Update
  45% complete; in-house survey underway ($99,826)
• Crestwood - 2 & 3 Master Drainage Model Calibration
  40% complete ($40,772)
• HRPDC Joint Land Use Study (JLUS)/City of Chesapeake Data Compilation & Model Advancements
  Study completed in August 2020 ($29,000)
  
• Sterns Creek Watershed Master Drainage Plan
  55% 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:

• BMP Warehouse Database Development Phase I
  75% complete
• BMP Warehouse Database Development Phase II
  Pending completion of Phase I
• Dunedin Lakes Park Lake (Lake 2) Level 2 Wet Pond
  Project on hold
• Hunters Cove South Basin Level 1 Wet Pond
  Project on hold
• Philmont Ave. Drainage Improvements
  Pending proposal re-submittal

This includes assessment, maintenance and restoration projects to limit pollutant discharges into streams, rivers and bays:

1. VPDES Wash Racks: The Vehicle Washing Feasibility Study will address washing of City-owned vehicles. The goal is to quantify the City's current status for vehicle washing, develop alternatives and provide a recommended approach to address the City's needs and meet VPDES/MS4 permit requirements. Study is underway by consultant, and completion is expected in November 2020.

• Project Budget: $3.3 million

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 consultant has submitted 30% conceptual plans, and the survey is complete. Construction expected to begin in September 2021.

• Project Design Start: Fall 2019
• Projected Design Completion: Spring 2021
• 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. Roadside ditch along Whittamore Rd. has been added to the project. In-house design is complete, with construction is underway. Construction expected to begin Fall 2020.

• Project Construction Start: December 2020
• Project Construction Completion: Spring 2020
• Funds Appropriated: $500,000