South Norfolk Pump Stations & Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project
--Project Update--
Rodgers Street Sewer Pipeline Update
The installation of pipeline and manholes on Rodgers Street south of Holly Avenue continued this month, followed by the backfilling of trenches. Paving of completed pipeline construction areas continued south of Holly Avenue after the intersection of Holly and Rodgers was restored. Contractors also erected forms and placed concrete pavement underlayment adjacent to Truitt Intermediate School that will eventually be overlaid by asphalt.
During excavation and the installation of pipeline, Rodgers Street will be restricted with no through driving allowed between Park Avenue and Byrd Avenue to ensure safety around the construction area. However, although barriers will be in place, residents will be able to access their homes via the side street of Holly Avenue and various alleys. The pipeline work on Rodgers Street is expected to be completed by early 2025.
While the contractors work on Rodgers Street, you may hear noises such as 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 Update
Ongoing work at the Park Avenue Pump Station has included the further installation of siding and trim, internal placement of electrical conduit boxes and plumbing pipe, installation of doors and frames, and the placement of concrete for process pipe and pump supports.
Contractors also continued work on the generator building with further installation of electrical routing and the delivery of generator components.
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 summer 2025.
Bainbridge Boulevard Pipeline Work Update
Our contractors have continued excavation of trenches and installation of pipeline on Bainbridge Boulevard with
work extending south to Redstart Avenue and routing around existing sewer main pipelines. The expected pipeline work period is two to three months.
As a result of the work on Bainbridge, the northbound side of Bainbridge Boulevard will be restricted to one lane between the west entrance to Southgate Plaza near Swain Avenue and Ferebee Avenue to the south. Residents on Bainbridge Boulevard and Swain Avenue will be able to access their homes via their normal routes.
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 2025.
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
Should you have any questions or comments, you may contact:
Lisa Bolen
757.460.7000
lbolen@hrsd.com
Nick Taschner
projects@hrsd.com
Michael Hughs
757.692.5128