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  • SWIFT – Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow
  • SWIFT – Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow
  • Why is HRSD doing this project?
  • What is the property acquisition request?
  • How much property is requested?
  • What are the Direct Benefits for Newport News?
  • Where will the proposed Administration Building be?
  • What is the proposed project timeline?
  • Where are the proposed well houses?
  • What will the well houses look like?
  • What is inside the well house?
  • What is the sound level outside the well house during pump operation?
  • How will I continue to access park facilities during construction?
  • How will I continue to access park facilities during construction?
  • How will I continue to access the existing trails during construction?
  • When will I have access to the proposed Trails?
  • What will Riverview Farm Park look like after construction?
  • What will Riverview Farm Park look like after construction?
  • Where Can I Go For More Information?
  • James River Virtual Open House Video
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James River Treatment Plant-SWIFT Facility Virtual Presentation

SWIFT – Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow

 

  • Water is a valuable resource and should not be wasted.
  • HRSD has developed an aquifer recharge program, Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT), to protect this valuable resource.
  • SWIFT WaterTM is used to replenish the depleted Potomac aquifer – deep below Hampton Roads.
  • The initiative is highly successful at HRSD’s SWIFT Research Center and has progressed to Full Scale Implementation.
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SWIFT – Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow

 

  • Full-scale SWIFT will require upgrades to HRSD’s plants across Hampton Roads.
  • SWIFT takes highly treated water that would otherwise be discharged into the Elizabeth, James or York Rivers and puts it through advanced water treatment to meet drinking water quality standards.
  • SWIFT Water is then added to the Potomac Aquifer, the primary source of groundwater throughout eastern Virginia.
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Why is HRSD doing this project?

 

  • HRSD’s James River Treatment Plant at 111 City Farm Road in Newport News, VA is one of several plants which will be upgraded to include SWIFT treatment.
  • Upgrades at HRSD’s James River Treatment Plant are an investment of over $400 million in the future of Hampton Roads.
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What is the property acquisition request?

 

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How much property is requested?

 

  • A total of 9.6 acres is requested from the City.
  • 5.3 acres will be used for infrastructure including the Administration Building.
  • 4.3 acres will be placed in an Open Space Easement for the City.
  • Plant upgrades will maximize usage of the existing parcels.
  • A trail will be constructed within the easements.
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What are the Direct Benefits for Newport News?

 

  • Approximately 2 miles of new walking trails including public access to river views and the marina
  • Administration building provides a buffer to the plant – parking, rest rooms and community use of a meeting space
  • Open Space easement on the  waterfront portion of HRSD property
  • Cash payment - $10 Million
  • Transfer of 10-acre site on G Avenue to the City
  • Additional Funding – for City trail maintenance and other park assets
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Where will the proposed Administration Building be?

 

  • The Administration Building will provide a transition buffer to the former City Farm site.
  • A meeting room will be available to reserve for community meetings.
  • Parking and restrooms will be available for public usage during park hours.
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What is the proposed project timeline?

 

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Where are the proposed well houses?

 

  • 10 well houses total are required.
  • 6 well houses located in Riverview Farm Park.

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What will the well houses look like?

 

  • Well houses will be a similar architectural style to existing park structures and provide amenities to the public, such as:
  • Educational Information
  • Restrooms
  • HRSD will gain City approval for the final architectural style of well house.
  • Walking paths and landscaping will integrate the buildings with the park and trails.
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What is inside the well house?

 

  • Inside each well house is a pump and supporting equipment.
  • The pump is used to clean well screens for 30 to 60 minutes per day.
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What is the sound level outside the well house during pump operation?

 

Example – Suffolk 3 MGD water withdrawal pump

  • Riverview Farm Park well houses are proposed with sound dampening materials to reduce the sound level heard outside buildings.
  • You may still experience some sound directly adjacent to a well house.
  • The photo shows an approximate decibel meter reading right outside a well house door in Suffolk. This measurement is similar to what would be considered sound heard from a conversation.
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How will I continue to access park facilities during construction?

 

  • Roadway modifications are proposed to provide  separate access to Gymnastic Center and Dog Park.
  • Pier trail entrance modifications will accommodate access from Riverview Pkwy.
  • Construction activities may cause temporary closures of the pier trail as needed for public safety.
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How will I continue to access park facilities during construction?

 

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How will I continue to access the existing trails during construction?

 

  • Existing trails will be rerouted and marked to minimize public interactions with the Upgrades.
  • Restoration of disturbed areas will occur immediately after asset installation. Full restoration will occur when seasonally appropriate.
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When will I have access to the proposed Trails?

 

  • Phase I Trails will provide over 1 mile of new Trail by 2023.
  • Ongoing SWIFT Upgrades at James River Treatment Plant require Trail construction phased for public safety.
  • All trails will be completed by 2026, providing a total of almost 2 miles of new Trails in the City.
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What will Riverview Farm Park look like after construction?

 

  • Final restoration of SWIFT Upgrades by late 2025
  • All new trails open by 2026
  • Well house buildings with amenities, bathrooms, educational information, benches; finished by late 2025
  • HRSD Administration Building provides public meeting space, restrooms and parking

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What will Riverview Farm Park look like after construction?

 

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Where Can I Go For More Information?

 

  • Project Website:
    • www.hrsd.com/james-river-tp-swift-improvements
  • HRSD Public Information Specialist:
    • Lisa Bolen at 757-460-7000
  • To learn more about SWIFT visit:
    • www.swiftva.com
  • To participate in a live Zoom Q & A from 4 - 6 p.m. on December 16, please email Jennifer.klages@aecom.com to receive a link to join the meeting.

James River Virtual Open House Video

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