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. 100% plan is being routed for final signatures. Awaiting utility relocation and easement acquisition.

• Project 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. Geotechnical work is underway. Construction funding in FY20201 (pro-rata funding.)

• Project Design Start: Spring 2020
• Projected Design Completion: January 2021

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. Bids have been received for construction.

• Project Start: February 2019
• Design Completion: January 2020
• Funds Appropriated: $1.2 million

IN DESIGN
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 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 Design Start: Fall 2018
• Projected Design Completion: January 2021
• 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 to be provided in fiscal years 2021 and 2022.

• Project Start: January 2019
• Projected Design Completion: To Be Determined
• 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
  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, expected to be completed in late May 2020. Additional BMPs to be surveyed include Parkins 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:

• Fernwood Farms Outfall Improvement: Plans and right-of-way acquisition complete; construction underway ($98,499.10). Substantial completion walkthrough completed March 18, 2020. Awaiting final completion.
• King Richard Dr. Outfall: Right-of-way acquisition and design complete. Construction scheduled to begin May 2020.
• Johnstown Rd. Drainage Improvements Phase I: Construction complete
• Johnstown Rd. Drainage Improvements Phase II: Construction scheduled to begin May 2020.
• Crestwood Outfall Improvements: Survey complete; design underway. Wetlands delineation needed.
• Camelot Phase II (ditch straightening from lake outfall to Deep Creek Blvd.): Initializing survey/environmental work; re-analyzing slope stabilizing.
• West Rd. Phase I: Construction complete.
• Cavalier Blvd. Outfall: In association with Public Utilities project; construction complete.

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.

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

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.

• Funds Appropriated: $1.4 million
• Project Start: May 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. 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 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. 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: Fall 2020
• Funds Appropriated: $1.51 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 30% design submitted in May 2020.

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

DESIGN COMPLETE
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. Plans were submitted to Procurement in March 2020, and advertisement is expected on May 10, 2020.

• Notice to Proceed: Fall 2018
• Projected Design Completion: Spring 2020 
• 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.

Underwater inspections and all needed repairs have been completed at Greenbrier, Etheridge, and Las Gaviotas lake systems. 

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 90% point. Easement requirements and utility coordination under evaluation.

• Project Start: June 2019
• Projected Design Completion: To Be Determined
• 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. Substantial completion walkthrough by Public Works completed in April 2020.

• Notice To Proceed: July 2019
• Projected Construction Completion: May 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. Work order approved for WSP, who provided alternatives.

• Project Start: December 2019
• Projected Design Completion: Spring 2021
• Funds Appropriated: $1.37 million

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

• Allen Dr. and Fresno Dr. Drainage
  10% plan completion
• Benefit Rd. Drainage Improvements
  30% plan completion
• Blanche Dr. Drainage Improvements
  Scoping needed; in-house 2018 study reviewed
• Bridgeview Cir. - Chesapeake Colony Phase II Outfall Improvements
  Construction complete
• Crestwood Manor Drainage Improvements
  Design pending
• Deal Dr. Area Drainage Improvements
  Design underway
• Jarvis Rd. Area Drainage Improvements
  100% plan completion for Phase I; right-of-way dedication underway
• Myers & Hoover Drainage Improvements
  100% plan completion; will be submitted to Public Works Operations to incorporate into paving schedule
• Perry St. Outfall Improvements
  30% plan completion
• St. Brides Rd. West Drainage Improvements
  10% plan completion
  
• Wedgewood Drive Drainage Improvements
  100% 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. Agreement with property owner is being prepared, as negotiations continue between City right-of-way staff and property owner.

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

DESIGN COMPLETE
This project will include pipe upgrades to the 10-year storm along San Sladore Dr. to the outfall ditch downstream of Lisa Cove Way. Easement acquisition to begin in May 2020. Power pole relocation is underway. Construction expected to begin in Summer 2020.

• Notice To Proceed: Spring 2018
• Projected Design Completion: July 2020
• Funds Appropriated: $1.2 million

UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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. Construction is 80% complete. Verizon relocation coordination is underway.

• Construction Start: April 2020
• Projected Construction Completion: May 2020
• 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. Project team has selected the preferred alternative scenarios to advance through design. Task order has been approved, and City is preparing to meet with Norfolk to discuss outfall improvements.

• Project Start: December 2019
• Projected Design Completion: To Be Determined
• 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. Project design is 30% complete. Construction funding in CIB phases over several years.

• Project Start: Spring 2020
• Projected Design Completion: Fall 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
  Scoping meeting held in January 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 to begin in May 2020.

• Project Start: Fall 2017
• Projected Design Completion: Summer 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): Provides 6-foot bottom ditch from 920 Shillelagh Road to Dominion Commerce Park Lake. Construction completed April 2019.
• Twin Pipes under Shillelagh Rd.: Provides 42-inch pipes crossing Shillelagh Rd. at 925 Shillelagh Rd. Construction completed February 2019.
• Ward Rd. (Phase 2): Provides additional pipe at Ward Road cul-de-sac at the Dominion Commerce Park Lake. Construction completed June 2019.
• Vincek Way (Phase 2): Provides additional twin pipes under Vincek Way at Dominion Commerce Park Lake. 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. Easement acquisition to begin in May 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
  99% 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
  50% complete ($29,000)
• Norfolk Highlands Area Drainage Study
  100% complete ($90,738)
• 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:

• Etheridge - 1/Fentress/Bahama Way Lake/BMP
  Scope modifications approved for floating vegetated mat removal and additional treatment by consultant. Work scheduled for May.
• BMP Warehouse Database Development Phase I
  Proposal received; task order approved
• BMP Warehouse Database Development Phase II
  Pending completion of Phase I
• 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 consultant has submitted conceptual plans, and the survey is complete.

• Project 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. Design is complete for the outfall component, and the roadside ditch along Whittamore Rd. has been added to the project. Design is complete for the outfall component. Construction pending easement acquisition. Plats finalized in March 2020. Survey is complete, and design is at 90% complete.

• Project Start: Spring 2019
• Projected Design Completion: May 2020
• Funds Appropriated: $500,000