South Norfolk Pump Stations & Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project
--Project Update--
Rodgers Street Sewer Pipeline Update
Installation of pipeline and manholes continued further down Rodgers Street this month, with work proceeding into the intersection of Richmond Street and Rodgers Street. As a result, Richmond Street is currently closed to through traffic. Contractors also erected forms and poured concrete to rebuild the curb and gutter around the entrance to Truitt Intermediate School and fine graded the road in front of the entrance to prepare it for pavement placement.
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
Work at the Park Avenue Pump Station has mainly concentrated on electrical infrastructure installation this past month, followed by the testing of breakers and conductors to ensure the station electricity functions properly. Contractors also continued the connection of process piping and began excavation for the installation of the station’s gas line. Additionally, they continued work on the generator building with further installation of electrical routing.
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
Excavation of trenches and installation of pipeline on Bainbridge Boulevard is currently on hold pending review of updated design plans, but our contractors have worked to apply base asphalt on Bainbridge Boulevard between Ferebee Avenue and Virginia Avenue to rebuild the road where pipe has been installed. The pipeline work is tentatively planned to be completed in April 2025.
As a result of the work on Bainbridge Boulevard, 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