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 Street through to Liberty Street. Project is awaiting advertisement for construction.

• Project Budget: $550,000
• Design Start: Spring 2019
• 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.

• Project Budget: $699,000
• Project Design Start: Fall 2020
• Projected Design Completion: Spring 2023

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
• Project Design Start: Summer 2022
• Projected Design Completion: Winter 2023

PURPOSE OF PROJECT

Portions of the existing drainage, sanitary sewer, and water infrastructure within the historic district of South Norfolk are no longer fully serviceable. This project will provide the much needed infrastructure replacement and/or upgrade to alleviate area flooding, reduce maintenance, and ensure reliable services are provided to the area.

The existing drainage system is over 100 years old in some locations, and adverse pipe slopes, non-standard pipe connections, and damaged structures produce frequent street and nuisance flooding. Much of the system was built in patchwork fashion, without the benefit of modern design standards. Some street intersections have no apparent drainage infrastructure. The proposed improvements will upgrade and realign the drainage system along portions of Guerriere Street, Chesapeake Avenue, Ohio Street, Rodgers Street, Jefferson Street, Stewart Street, and Park Avenue to adequately convey the 10-year storm. The proposed improvements will reduce area flooding and provide relief for areas currently lacking drainage infrastructure.

Excessive maintenance has been required on the existing sanitary sewer mains on Chesapeake Avenue, between Guerriere Street and Jefferson Street, on Ohio Street between Jackson Avenue and Rodgers Street, on Rodgers Street between Ohio Street and Jefferson Street, on Jefferson Street between Jackson Avenue and Rodgers Street, and at the intersection of Park Avenue and Stewart Street. Inspection of these sewer mains indicates severe deterioration. The proposed improvements will replace these sanitary sewer mains and associated service laterals in order to provide more reliable sanitary services to its users and reduce maintenance.

The existing water mains located on Ohio Street between Seaboard Avenue and Chesapeake Avenue, and on Jefferson Street between Chesapeake Avenue and Decatur Street, have reached the end of their service life and were designed to an outdated standard. The proposed improvements will replace these water mains and associated service laterals. A new water line will be installed along Guerriere Street to create a loop in the water system for the area. The proposed improvements will provide a more reliable water system for its users and reduce maintenance.

PROJECT DIAGRAMS

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OPTION 1: In-Kind Pavement Restoration

OPTION 2: Concrete Pavement Restoration

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This project is a joint effort between the Department of Public Works and the Department of Public Utilities. This joint effort will construct sanitary sewer and water improvements in conjunction with drainage improvements.

Drainage Improvements
Install approximately 5,200 linear feet of storm pipe, manholes, curb inlet structures, and box culverts along Guerriere Street, Chesapeake Avenue, Ohio Street, Rodgers Street, Jefferson Street, and Stewart Street. Regrade the existing channel between Jefferson Street and Park Avenue and upsize the outfall at Stewart Street and Park Avenue.

Sanitary Sewer Improvements
Replace approximately 2,300 linear feet of gravity sewer mains and service laterals on Chesapeake Avenue, between Guerriere Street and Jefferson Street, on Ohio Street between Jackson Avenue and Rodgers Street, on Rodgers Street between Ohio Street and Jefferson Street, on Jefferson Street between Jackson Avenue and Rodgers Street, and at the intersection of Park Avenue and Stewart Street.

Water Improvements
Replace approximately 1,800 linear feet of water main and service laterals on Ohio Street between Seaboard Avenue and Chesapeake Avenue, and on Jefferson Street between Chesapeake Avenue and Decatur Street. Install new water main along Guerriere Street to create a loop in the water system for the area.

Right-of-Way Surface Improvements
In order to construct the underground infrastructure improvements, existing surface features must be removed and replaced within the limits of construction. This includes the following:

• Curb, curb and gutter, sidewalks, and entrances impacted by construction will be replaced in kind. ADA-compliant curb ramps will be installed at corners affected by the project.
• Brick pattern stamped concrete crosswalks and sidewalks along Chesapeake Avenue impacted by the project will be replaced in kind with color and pattern.
• Granite curbs along Chesapeake Avenue will be salvaged and reinstalled, to the greatest extent possible, when disturbed by the project. The pavement material used in the restoration of roadways within the project limits is being considered in two options; In-Kind and Concrete.

The pavement material option that is selected will be influenced by the majority of citizen feedback from this citizen information meeting. The two roadway pavement restoration options are:

• Option 1 – In-Kind Pavement Restoration: The roadway pavement within the construction limits is restored with the same pavement material that is currently on the roadway surface. For example, asphalt pavement is replaced with asphalt pavement and concrete pavement is replaced with concrete pavement. The roadway pavement is restored either by patching, patching and mill and overlay, or full-depth pavement replacement. Majority of the existing pavement within the project limits is asphalt. In-Kind pavement restoration allows for the full extents of the project improvements to be constructed because of the lower material and installation costs of asphalt pavement. Figure A under Project Exhibits illustrates the limits of Option 1 – In-Kind Pavement Restoration. Table A below lists the typical advantages and disadvantages of asphalt pavement compared to concrete pavement.

Table A: Asphalt Pavement Advantages and Disadvantages

• Option 2 – Concrete Pavement Restoration: The roadway pavement within the construction limits is restored with full-width and full-depth concrete pavement. The use of concrete pavement restoration significantly reduces the extents of the project improvements to be constructed because of the higher material and installation cost of concrete pavement. Figure B under Project Exhibits illustrates the limits of Option 2 – Concrete Pavement Restoration. Table B below lists the typical advantages and disadvantages of concrete pavement compared to asphalt pavement.

Table B: Concrete Pavement Advantages and Disadvantages

Traffic will be maintained during construction by a combination of partial and full roadway closures completed in a block-by-block manner. Detour routes will be provided for full roadway closures. Residents and businesses will have access to their properties at all times.

Construction of the project will be divided into two phases:

• Phase 1: The southwest, or downstream, portion of the project will extend from the intersection of Jefferson Street and Rodgers Street to the outfall improvements at Stewart Street and Park Avenue.
• Phase 2: The northeast, or upstream, portion of the project will extend from the intersection of Jefferson Street and Rodgers Street to the improvements at the intersection of Guerriere Street and Seaboard Avenue.

NOTE: The limits of the construction phases and the overall project limits will ultimately be determined by the outcomes of this citizen information meeting, the design completion cost estimate, and the construction costs received by bidding contractors.

DRAINAGE EASEMENTS

The drainage improvements at both ends of the existing channel between Jefferson Street and Park Avenue, and at the outfall improvements at Stewart Street and Park Avenue will require acquisition of public drainage easements. Currently there are seven parcels affected by the project. Prior to the easement acquisition process and construction, all required easements will be shown on the plans.

City Representatives will be able to review questions regarding easement acquisitions via the comment form on the meeting website or in response to mailed comment forms

PROJECT SCHEDULE

• Design Completion
  • Phase 1 Spring 2023
  • Phase 2 Summer 2023
    
    
• Begin Easement Acquisition
  • Phase 1 Winter 2022
  • Phase 2 Spring 2023
    
    
• Advertise for Construction
  • Phase 1 Summer 2023
  • Phase 2 Fall 2023

NOTE: Project timelines are tentative and subject to change.

PROJECT BUDGET

Budget: $4.7 million

• Public Works Budget: $4.1 million (available)
• Public Utilities Budget: $616,797 (available)

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: Spring 2022
• Projected Design Completion: Summer 2023
• Project Budget: $1 million

PRE-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 Budget: $1.4 million
• Project Design Start: Spring 2022
• Projected Design Completion: Spring 2023

PURPOSE OF PROJECT

Forest Lakes has experienced flooding upstream of the Front and Back Ponds in recent large rainfall events. The Front Pond is located along Forest Lake Boulevard and Waters Road and the Back Pond is located along Forest Lakes Circle. A drainage study was previously conducted in the April of 2020 to determine potential causes of the flooding and to identify possible solutions to alleviate flooding.

The purpose of the proposed project is to alleviate flooding in the neighborhood upstream of the Back Pond by making improvements to the pond outfall and downstream system. The proposed improvements consist of stormwater pipe and structure improvements that were recommended in the Forest Lakes Drainage Study. The proposed improvements will increase the capacity of the existing pond outfall and downstream system to alleviate flooding.

Once design is completed, the project will be placed on hold until the completion of Herring Ditch project begins, which came at the request of the Homeowner's Association to alleviate flooding in the subdivision.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

• The proposed project consists of stormwater pipe and structure improvements downstream of the Back Pond of the Forest Lakes neighborhood.
• The proposed improvements are all located within existing drainage easements or the public right-of-way.
• The proposed improvements were determined and analyzed in the Forest Lakes Drainage Study that was previously completed.
• The proposed improvements have been moved forward for public comment.

PROJECT DIAGRAM

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PROJECT SCHEDULE

Projected Design Completion: Winter 2022 Right-of-Way Acquisition: No Additional Acquisitions Anticipated Construction Start: To Be Determined

PROJECT BUDGET

Budget: $900,000

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: Summer 2019
• Projected Design Completion: Winter 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. Construction is expected to begin in Spring 2023.

• Project Design Start: Spring 2017
• Projected Design Completion: Winter 2022
• Project Budget: $2.85 million

IN DESIGN
This project funds improvements to the main outfall for Shillelagh Road known as Herring Ditch, which will include widening the outfall and regrading to improve drainage and prevent frequent flooding in this area. This ditch also serves as the outfall for the upstream Forest Lakes neighborhood and many other residential properties. 

• Project Design Start: Fall 2019
• Projected Design Completion: Winter 2022
• Project Budget: $2.5 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 Design Start: Summer 2022
• Projected Design Completion: Winter 2023
• Project Budget: $850,000

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: Summer 2019
• Projected Design Completion: Spring 2023
• 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 Design Start: Summer 2022
• Projected Design Completion: Fall 2023
  
• 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

PROJECT SCOPE

This project funds replacement of the existing damaged 54-incgh pipe cross pipe under Mount Pleasant Road near Albemarle and Chesapeake Railroad crossing and Butts Road Primary School. This includes repairing and stabilization of eroded channel banks within the vicinity of the cross pipes. This project will include related acquisition of easements, replacement of existing 54-inch pipe, regrade of upstream and downstream channel, and associated activities. 

PROJECT SCHEDULE

• Project Design Start: Spring 2022
• Projected Design Completion: Fall 2022
  

PROJECT BUDGET

Budget: $500,000

PROJECT LOCATION

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 Summer 2022.
• Benefit Road Drainage Improvements - Survey complete; 50% design underway; anticipate construction start Summer 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 Spring 2022.
• Perry Street Drainage Improvements – Survey complete; 90% design underway; anticipate construction start Summer 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 – Under construction; projected completion in March 2022.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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 completion expected in early September 2022.

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

This project will provide five phases of 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 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. A virtual citizen information meeting will be held in Summer 2022.

• Project Design Start: December 2019
• Projected Design Completion: Fall 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 Fall 2022

• Phase 4 – Survey (in-house) underway

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

PROJECT SCOPE

This project funds replacement for the existing damaged cross pipes under Providence Road near Georgetown subdivision in the Washington borough. It will include related acquisition of easements, removal of existing pipes, installation of a concrete box culvert, and associated activities. 

PROJECT SCHEDULE

• Project Design Start: To Be Determined
• Projected Design Completion: To Be Determined
  

PROJECT BUDGET

Budget: $1.4 million

PROJECT LOCATION

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:

• Outfall Improvements to Greenbrier Lake System - Resiliency study 95% complete by consultant.
• Outfall Improvements to Etheridge Lake System – Project scoping underway.
• Resilience Plan Development – DCR CFPF grant awarded in the amount of $75,000.  

This project will regrade roadside ditches and reset driveway pipes as necessary along Royce Drive and improve the outfall drainage system. Project has been split into two construction phases. Phase 1 (Royce Drive Outfall) construction expected to begin in Fall 2022. Phase II (Royce Drive Roadside System) to be funded for construction in Fiscal Year 2024.

• Project Design Start: Fall 2017
• Project Design Completion: Spring 2022
• Project Budget: $550,000

PROCUREMENT
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. Project has been reopened for new bids by Procurement.
  


• To learn more about the City's plan to prevent stormwater pollution from construction activity, read the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).

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 – 95% Complete.
• Crestwood 2 & 3 Master Drainage Model Calibration – 100% Complete.
• Northside Canal 3 Watershed Study – 100% Complete.
• Sign Pine Ditch Evaluation – Study on hold pending survey.
• Southern Chesapeake 5 Watershed Study – Scoping under review.
• Stern Creek Watershed Master Drainage Plan – 95% Complete

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

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 S. Military Highway. 

PROJECT SCHEDULE

• Project Design Start: Spring 2022
• Projected Design Completion: Summer 2023
  

PROJECT BUDGET

Budget: $1.56 million

PROJECT LOCATION

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 will proceed in two phases; Phase I addresses the Welch Lane outfall, and Phase II addresses the roadside drainage system.

• Project Design Start: Fall 2019
• Projected Design Completion: Spring 2023
• Funds Appropriated: $480,000