South Norfolk Pump Stations & Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project
--Project Update--
Byrd Avenue Construction Start
As early as February 17, our project is scheduled to begin sewer pipeline replacement efforts on Byrd Avenue between Bainbridge Boulevard and Rodgers Street with work beginning near Rodgers Street. Construction will include the excavation of the road and sidewalk to replace the existing sanitary sewer pipes.
This work follows our most recent timeframe schedule (dates are estimated and subject to change):
- Park Avenue to Rodgers Street
Completed Fall 2024 - Rodgers Street to Byrd Avenue
Spring 2024 to Early 2025 - Byrd Avenue to Bainbridge Boulevard
Early 2025 to Summer 2025 - Bainbridge Boulevard
Spring 2025 to Late 2025
During the construction on Byrd Avenue (seen in the yellow area in the map image), Byrd Avenue will be closed to through traffic with no street parking. Residents will need to access their homes via alleys and side streets. If you live on Byrd Avenue between Bainbridge Boulevard and Rodgers Street, please be aware of the following:
- Mail and package delivery service to residents will not be impacted. Contractors will work with delivery services to ensure that mail and packages reach your home.
- Trash service will continue to be picked up in the locations that you typically place your trash.
Construction will take place during daytime hours (7 AM – Sunset). During this operation, you may hear noises such as excavation, engines, backup alarms, diesel generators and motors. Your water and sewer service will not be disrupted.
Rodgers Street Sewer Pipeline Update
Our contractors’ work continued further down Rodgers Street this month, with installation of pipeline and manholes proceeding below Richmond Street into the intersection of Rodgers Street and Byrd Avenue. Richmond Street remains closed to through traffic.
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 in early 2025.
Park Avenue Pump Station Update
Contractors made progress on several tasks at the pump station site this past month including the further installation of electrical infrastructure at the pump station site, installation of concrete side walls in the station’s wet well, placement of piping for its sump pump, and the installation of door hardware. Electrical work also continued in the pump station’s generator building.
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.
Ferebee Pump Station Update
Design has completed for the replacement structure for Ferebee Pump Station. A contractor has been selected, and construction is expected to begin in early spring 2025.
Bainbridge Boulevard Pipeline Work Update
Work has resumed on excavation of trenches and installation of pipeline on Bainbridge Boulevard, starting at the intersection of Bainbridge Boulevard and Redstart Street. The pipeline work is tentatively planned to be completed in spring 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.
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