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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 project on a city-wide map.
Last Update: August 2022
Stormwater & Drainage Improvement Areas
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
View the location of the 18th Street Drainage Improvements Project.
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
In Design
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
View the location of the Broadlawn Apartments Outfall Improvements.
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
View the location of the Cooper's Ditch Re-Grading Phase II.
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
View the location of the Elmwood Landing Area Drainage Improvements.
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 the design is completed, the project will be placed on hold until the completion of the 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. A 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
View the location of the Halifax Drainage Outfall Phase II / D Street Drainage Improvements.
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
In Design
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
View the location of the Hickory Ridge Outfall Improvements.
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
View the location of the Lambert Trail Phase II Area Drainage Improvements.
In Design
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
View the location of the Loxley Gardens Drainage Improvements Phase II.
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-inch 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
View the location of the Mount Pleasant Road Crossing Replacement.
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 and 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
View the location of the Nina Drive Area Drainage Improvements.
In Design
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
View the location of the Norfolk Highlands Drainage Improvements.
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
View the location of the Oakdale Area BMP and Drainage Improvements Study.
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)
View the location of the Parkview Area Drainage Improvements.
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
View the location of the Providence Road Crossing Replacement.
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.
View the location of the Resiliency and Reliability Program.
Design Complete
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
View the location of the Royce Drive Drainage Outfall Improvements.
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).
View the location of the Shillelagh Road Drainage Improvements.
Ongoing Studies
Conduct watershed mater drainage studies and neighborhood drainage studies to identify stormwater drainage system deficiencies and provide improvement recommendations for future projects. Specific projects include:
- Crestwood 2 and 3 Master Drainage Plan Update - 95% Complete.
- Crestwood 2 and 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
View the location of the Washington Manor Outfall Improvements.
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