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Active Stormwater & Drainage Projects
The following is a listing along with maps that describe active stormwater and drainage projects. Budgets include design, property acquisition for right-of-way and easements, and construction costs. Projects are updated quarterly. You can also find each Chesapeake project on this city-wide map.
Last Update: June 2023
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Chesapeake Avenue Area Drainage & Utility Improvements
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.
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18th Street Drainage Improvements
This project is a joint project with the Department of Public Utilities and consists of the removal and replacement of approximately 400 feet of existing 48" RCP with 54" RCP to accommodate the recommended South Norfolk watershed improvements along A Street through Liberty Street.
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Arboretum Channel Improvements
Channel restoration to include repairing and stabilizing of channel banks, increasing system capacity, and providing a higher level of protection.
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Broadlawn Apartments Outfall Improvements
This project will address the failing public outfall system for Broadlawn Apartments. Improvements include replacement and resizing of storm pipe and installation of additional storm pipe under the railroad track.
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Citywide Outfall Re-grading & Restoration Program
Several drainage outfalls are in need of major maintenance work such as sediment removal and/or slope stabilization work.
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Citywide System Rehabilitation Program
This project will provide for the replacement and upgrade of aging pipe systems and structures within selected neighborhoods in order to provide a higher level of protection.
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Cooper's Ditch Re-Grading Phase II
This project will provide for the maintenance regrading of Cooper's Ditch from the Gloria Dr. 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 and particularly close to roadway crossings. This project is needed to maintain the hydraulic capacity needed to serve the Cooper's Ditch Watershed.
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Elmwood Landing Drainage Improvements
This project will provide for drainage improvements in the Elmwood Landing area. It will include related acquisition of easements, replacement of pipes and associated activities to address the existing neighborhood activities to address the existing neighborhood drainage deficiencies. A future Phase 2 will include the replacement of three downstream culvert crossings.
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Forest Lakes Outfall Improvements
This project will provide for drainage and outfall improvements in the Forest Lakes area. It will include related acquisition of easements, replacement of pipes, re-grading of ditches, and associated activities to address the existing neighborhood drainage.
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Halifax Drainage Outfall Phase 2 and D Street Drainage Improvements
Halifax Lane Outfall Improvements Phase 2- Provide improvements to the 10-year storm level of protection from the outfall channel and pipe within the drainage area. Work includes the upstream improvements from Bainbridge Blvd. up toward A Street will include approximately 1,250 ft. of ditch and channel widening to include pipe crossing D Street and B Street. D Street Drainage Improvements-provide improvements to the roadside drainage along D Street and intersections from 207 D Street south to the intersection with Decatur Street. Improvements to include gutters, drainage structures, and drainage pipes.
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Herring Ditch Outfall Improvements
This project funds improvements to the main outfall for Shillelagh Road known as Herring Ditch, which will include widening the outfall and regarding 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.
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Hickory Ridge Outfall Improvements
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.
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John Street Outfall Improvements
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.
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Lamberts Trail Area Drainage Improvements Phase 1, 2A and 2B
This project will improve the Lamberts Trail Area outfall to St. Julian's Creek using adequately sized pipe systems along Deep Creek Blvd, regarding roadside ditches, and resetting driveway pipes as needed.
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Loxley Gardens Drainage Improvements Phase II
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.
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Mount Pleasant Road Crossing Replacement
This project funds replacement of the existing damaged 54" CMP 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. It will include related acquisition of easements, replacement of existing 54" pipe, regrade of upstream and downstream channel, and associated activities.
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Neighborhood Drainage Improvements - Phase 2 Program
Stormwater system improvements in several neighborhoods are needed to increase the system capacity and provide a higher level of protection.
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Norfolk Highlands Drainage Improvements
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.
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Oakdale Area BMP and Drainage Improvements
This project includes the construction of BMPs, stormwater pipes, and ditches to provide flood control and water quality.
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Parkview Area Drainage Improvements
Stormwater improvements to increase system capacity and provide a higher level of protection. Project includes 8 phases.
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Providence Road Crossing Replacement
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.
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Resiliency and Reliability Program
Assessment, maintenance, and restoration projects to limit flooding damage and enhance recovery efforts of public stormwater systems during large storm events.
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Royce Drive Drainage Outfall Improvements Phase I and II
Regrade roadside ditches and reset driveway pipes as necessary along Royce Dr. and improve the outfall drainage system.
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Shillelagh Rd Drainage Outfall Improvements Mears, Vincek, Ward, and Duncan (Phase II and Phase III)
Mears Ditch Phase II: Provide 6' bottom ditch along Mears property from 920 Shillelagh Road to Dominion Commerce Park Lake. Construction completed April 2019. Twin 42" Pipes under Shillelagh Road (Phase II): Provide 42" pipes crossing Shillelagh Road at the Spruill property (925 Shillelagh Rd). Construction completed February 2019. Ward Road (Phase II): Provide Box Culvert at Wards Road cul-de-sac at the Dominion Commerce Park Lake. Construction completed June 2019. Vincek Way (Phase II): Provided additional twin pipes under Vincek Way at the Dominion Commerce Park Lake. Construction completed October 2019. Shillelagh (Phase III): Replacing & upgrading driveway culverts and providing a 10' grass shoulder; construction underway.
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Washington Manor Outfall Improvements
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 Hwy.
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Welch Lane Drainage Improvement Phase I & II
Drainage project to provide a public stormwater system along Welch Lane and outfall upgrades to mitigate flooding issues.