South Norfolk Pump Stations & Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project
December Project Update – December 2023
Park Avenue Sewer Pipeline Station Update
Following the 
pouring of the concrete base slab in early November and the installation of a grid of rebar to reinforce the structure and support formwork that will mold the concrete walls, our contractors will begin the pouring of the new pump station’s walls later this month.
The pouring of the concrete to form the pump station walls is tentatively scheduled as early as December 18th from 6AM – 5 PM. On the pour day, up to two pump trucks will be present on the new pump station construction site. A staging area for the concrete trucks feeding the pump truck will be present behind and in front of Rena B. Wright Elementary School with a wash-off area off Perry Street. Contractor staff or “flaggers” will be present to guide traffic on Park Avenue and Perry Street, but no lanes will be closed during this time.
Park Avenue Pump Station Construction Update
Excavation for the pipeline bore pit at the intersection of Stewart and Park resumed earlier this month. Construction work is expected to occur Monday – Friday between the hours of 7 AM – 5 PM.
Park Avenue is 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 February 2024 at the earliest.
However, although barriers are in place, residents are able to access their homes and alleys via Stewart Street, Decatur Street, and Rodgers Street between Jefferson Street and Holly Avenue. Work is now expected to be completed by spring 2024.
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.
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
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