November Project Update – November 2023

Park Avenue Sewer Pipeline Station Update

Excavation continued on Park Avenue earlier this month. While the installation of sewer line from the bore pit at the corner of Stewart and Park is paused until early December, our contractors worked to install new sewer pipe on Park Avenue at its intersection with Hull Street. During normal conditions, construction work is expected to occur Monday – Friday between the hours of 7 AM – 5 PM. Park Avenue will be restricted with no through driving allowed between Hull Street and Jackson Avenue during this phase of the pipeline replacement project to ensure safety around the construction area. Work on Park Avenue between Bainbridge Boulevard and Hull Street has been extended, and the road is currently restricted until late November at the earliest. However, although barriers will be in place, residents will be able to access their homes and alleys via Stewart Street, Decatur Street, and Rodgers Street between Jefferson Street and Holly Avenue. Work is expected to be completed by late 2023. While the contractors are working, you may hear noises such as drilling, engines, backup alarms, diesel generators and motors. Vibration monitors will be located onsite and near the construction area to ensure limited disruption to you in your residence. Your water and sewer service will not be disrupted. Dust control measures such as paving, frequent road cleaning and/or application of water will be enacted to reduce dust from becoming airborne. After construction, roadways and rights-of-way will be restored to their pre-construction structure and materials.

Park Avenue Pump Station Construction Update

Concrete was poured to establish the new Park Avenue pump station’s foundation slab earlier this month. Following this pour, the construction is entering its next phase which consists of forming the structure’s walls. Our contractors are currently installing steel that will eventually reinforce the walls of the pump station when forms are built and concrete is poured within them to create the walls. Look for an update in December regarding this next pour at the site!

Continuing construction work will occur directly on the pump station property itself, Monday – Friday between the hours of 7 AM – 6 PM. As a reminder, construction of this pump station is ongoing until late 2024.

Ferebee Pump Station Update

The replacement structure for Ferebee Pump Station is in its final design stages and is expected to begin construction during early 2024.

While our project team works diligently to minimize impacts, you may notice increased noise and traffic, along with the people and heavy equipment (with back-up safety alarms) associated with construction. Please take care when traveling around the construction area and for your safety, do not enter the site. Due to the nature of construction, work is weather and situation dependent, and dates are subject to change.

More information about this project can be found at the project webpage:
www.hrsd.com/south-norfolk-pump-stations-and-sanitary-sewer-replacement-project