VIRGINIA BEACH – HRSD has received $8.7 million in funding from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act program to help customers faced with past-due bills resulting from COVID-19-related financial hardships. Funds will be provided on a first-come, first serve basis and must be disbursed by January 29, 2021.
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"Larchmont Area Sanitary Sewer Improvements"
Larchmont Area Sanitary Sewer Improvements
HRSD Capital Improvement Program Project (VP015320)
Webpage Reviewed: May 4, 2026
HRSD is undertaking a strategic program to replace, upgrade and relocate sanitary sewer pump stations and the connecting pipelines in the Larchmont Neighborhood. This program, made possible through wastewater collection and wastewater treatment fees, will protect public health by reducing the risk of sanitary sewer overflows during large rainfall events.
HRSD and the City of Norfolk adopted the Larchmont Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Master Plan in early 2020 which determined design, construction efforts, and program management. The program will now be managed and enacted by HRSD. Currently, the Larchmont Neighborhood is serviced with eight pump stations located throughout the area. The program will consist of replacing two existing HRSD stations with two new stations in the same service areas while rehabilitating three other existing HRSD stations with new pumps, structural rehabilitation, and upgrading of electrical panels.
At the same time as the HRSD pump station construction and rehabilitation, the installation of new sanitary sewer pipelines will occur. These new pipelines will connect the new pump stations to the existing sewer pipelines to allow the sewage to flow to the HRSD treatment plant. Simultaneously constructing the pump stations and the pipelines will allow for contractors to complete their work as efficiently as possible and will minimize the overall timeline for disruptive construction work in the neighborhood.
The two new pump stations will be located at the following addresses:
The three pump stations that will undergo rehabilitation are located at the following addresses:
A map of both the new and rehabilitated locations and new sewer pipelines can be viewed under the Project Map tab.
We expect to release final designs, construction dates and project cost in late 2024 via this project website and at future civic league meetings.
March 2026 - Construction Notice #14A
March 2026 - Construction Notice #14
February 2026 - Construction Notice #13
February 2026 - Construction Notice #12
October 2025 - Construction Notice #11
September 2025 - Construction Notice #10
July 2025 - Construction Notice #9
May 2025 - Construction Notice #8
May 2025 - Construction Notice #7
May 2025 - Construction Notice #6
March 2025 - Construction Notice #5
March 2025 - Construction Notice #4
February 2025 - Construction Notice #3
January 2025 - Construction Notice #2
May 4, 2026
HRSD continued progress this month on multiple pump station rehabilitation and improvement projects as part of the Larchmont Area Sanitary Sewer Improvements Program. Construction activities are ongoing across several sites, including continued work on new control buildings, electrical system installations, and site improvements such as precast structure placement and piping installation. At select locations, crews have advanced structural work, including foundations, exterior finishes, and wet well rehabilitation, as well as roadway work associated with new sewer pipeline installation.
Hanover Avenue Pump Station: Construction of the new control building continues. Crews are currently working on installing the new brick face on the exterior walls of the control building and prepping the interior for upcoming electrical work. Framing of the new roof has been completed. Crews are also continuing the installation of site piping.
Jamestown Pump Station: Rehabilitation construction continues at the Jamestown Crescent Pump Station site. Crews have poured the new walls for the control building and have begun installation of the roof.
Magnolia Pump Station: Site work continues at the Magnolia Pump Station with the recent installation of additional site piping. Electrical work inside the new control building is progressing as materials are received. The first phase of sewer pipe installation is complete, and Monroe Place is open to traffic. The next phase of sewer pipe installation on Monroe Place is expected to take place in late May. Additionally, the pump station is being prepared and tested for startup. A trial startup to test the pump station is expected to occur in late May.
Powhatan Pump Station: Rehabilitation efforts at the Powhatan Pump Station continues. Most electrical work has been completed within the station. Crews have completed site piping and all precast structures. The new permanent bypass pump has also been set in place. Additionally, the pump station is being prepared and tested for startup. A trial startup to test the pump station is expected to occur in late May.
Richmond Crescent Pump Station: Rehabilitation work continues at the Richmond Crescent Pump Station with the installation of new electrical conduit and HVAC as material becomes available. The construction crews are currently working on the rehabilitation of the wet well along with exterior renovations to the building including new concrete stairs. Additionally, the pump station is being prepared and tested for startup. A trial startup to test the pump station is expected to occur in late May.
The following general conditions can be expected during construction at program sites:
The most recent program information including expected work, project area expectations, construction schedules, and pump station renderings can be viewed in the Online Meetings & Events section of the webpage.
Summer 2021 – Late 2024
Early 2025 – Summer 2027
The Larchmont Area Sanitary Sewer Improvement Program is a program by HRSD. The program is part of the recommended solution from the Larchmont Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Master Plan that was adopted by HRSD and the City of Norfolk in early 2020 to serve the collective interests of the Larchmont Community, the City of Norfolk, and HRSD.
This program includes the demolition of two sanitary pump stations owned by HRSD, the construction of two new sanitary pump stations to be owned by HRSD, the rehabilitation of three HRSD pump stations, and the rehabilitation and replacement of approximately 1,470 feet of associated sewer pipelines in the Larchmont neighborhood.
The program is part of HRSD commitment to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce sanitary sewer overflows, pipe leakages, and interruptions in sewer service to customers due to aging infrastructure by 2028.
No. Although this program includes designing new pump stations and sewer lines that can withstand major rainfall events, it is not intended to collect or eliminate stormwater. The new pump stations and sanitary sewer lines will have increased capacity which will minimize sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), but the system is not designed to be a stormwater collection and treatment system.
The program began construction in early 2025. Various phases of sewer pipeline installation and pump station construction will continue through late 2027.
You may see our personnel distributing notices and performing pre-construction assessments and our contractors preparing for program work. If access to a private property is needed, permission will be secured in advance with the property owner.
HRSD will provide advance notice via doorhangers ahead of all work taking place. You may also sign up at www.hrsd.com/subscriptions to receive an email notification whenever the website has an update about the program.
Disruptions to traffic will be minimized, and in most cases, a single lane of traffic will be maintained. Through traffic will be detoured around active construction zones, but residents will still be able to access their homes. On-street parking will be closed in active pipeline construction zones.
The contractor will ensure that access to residences and at least one entrance to businesses will be maintained throughout construction. Trash and mail services will not be affected. If necessary, the contractor will move trash containers from within a work zone to an area accessible for pickup and will be responsible for returning them to each residence.
Work will typically take place Monday through Friday during daylight hours (7 a.m. - 5 p.m.). However, there may be times when extended hours, work at night, or weekend work may be necessary.
The work required to rehabilitate or replace sanitary sewer lines may require the lateral pipe serving your property to be removed from service and subsequently reinstated once work on the main sewer pipe has completed. This interruption of service will be temporary, and the contractor will notify you before work begins so you can plan accordingly. Sewer service typically will be restored within several hours. Your water service should not be affected by this project.
Where sewer and lateral pipes are dug up, asphalt, curb, gutters, driveway aprons, and grass will be removed and then restored upon completion of the project.
The typical construction noises such as equipment engines, back-up alarms, materials being delivered, diesel generators, air compressors, sawing, and associated activities should be anticipated.
To protect residents during construction, vibration monitoring will be utilized throughout the project. Vibration monitoring will be carried out in advance of and during construction. Alerts are provided to the contractor, and work will be stopped if these vibrations exceed federally established levels that may cause damage to residential structures.
The estimated cost for the program is approximately $56.9 million and is financed by the wastewater and wastewater treatment fees paid by HRSD customers.
Outreach events (whether virtual or in-person) will be conducted periodically during the course of construction. You may also sign up at www.hrsd.com/subscriptions to receive an email notification whenever the website has an update about the program.
Gannett Fleming, Virginia Beach, VA
Ulliman-Schutte
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"South Norfolk Pump Stations and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project"
Ferebee Avenue Pump Station Replacement
Sanitary Sewer Project 1950 - Part 1
Sanitary Sewer Project 1950 - Part 2
Park Avenue Pump Station Replacement
HRSD Capital Improvement Program Project (VP014010, VP014021, VP014022 & VP018000)
Webpage Reviewed: May 4, 2026
In Summer 2022, HRSD began a multi-year project to replace critical aging infrastructure in the South Norfolk community. This project consists of three phases that will replace two aging sanitary sewer pump stations and their associated sanitary sewer pipes. To improve sewer system reliability and provide for future capacity, the pump stations will be demolished and rebuilt on adjacent lots. The pipelines between these two pump stations are being replaced and, in certain cases, rehabilitated. For the pump station and sewer pipe locations, please refer to the Project Map.
Project Cost: Approximately $35,800,000
April 2026 - Construction Notice #72
April 2026 - Construction Notice Update #71
March 2026 - Construction Notice Update #70
February 2026 - Construction Notice Update #69
January 2026 - Construction Notice Update #68
November 2025 - Construction Notice Update #67
October 2025 - Construction Notice Update #66
October 2025 - Construction Notice Update #65
September 2025 - Construction Notice Update #64
September 2025 - Construction Notice Update #63
August 2025 - Construction Notice Update #62
August 2025 - Construction Notice Update #61
July 2025 - Construction Notice Update #60
July 2025 - Construction Notice Update #59
June 2025 - Construction Notice Update #58
June 2025 - Construction Notice Update #57
May 2025 - Construction Notice Update #56
April 2025 - Construction Notice Update #55
March 2025 - Construction Notice Update #54
March 2025 - Construction Notice Update #53
March 2025 - Construction Notice Update #52
February 2025 - Construction Notice Update #51
January 2025 - Construction Notice Update #50
May 4, 2026
Dust control measures such as paving, frequent road cleaning and/or application of water will be enacted to reduce dust from becoming airborne in our construction areas. After construction, roadways and rights-of-way will be restored to their pre-construction structure and materials.
Bainbridge Boulevard Pipeline Work Update:
Sewer pipe installation is underway on Bainbridge Boulevard between Wright Avenue and Chesapeake Drive, moving south toward Swain Avenue. Work has included installation of metal surface castings for new manholes and installation of new sewer pipe.
During pipeline construction, Bainbridge Boulevard will be closed in the northbound lane around the construction areas between Wright Avenue and Chesapeake Drive. Residents on Hughes Avenue, Post Avenue, and Chesapeake Drive can access their homes and businesses via local traffic routes with entry points from Bainbridge Boulevard onto Wright Avenue or Chesapeake Drive (see construction notice update #72 under Project Advisories for a map of the routes).
Crews also started to prepare Bainbridge Boulevard for asphalt paving at the intersection of Bainbridge Boulevard and Byrd Avenue. Recent restoration work included the pouring of new concrete curbs and gutters between Byrd Avenue and Wright Avenue.
The overall project pipeline construction is expected to be completed by summer 2027.
Ferebee Avenue Pump Station Update:
Contractors continued construction at the new Ferebee Pump Station site with the pouring of access platforms and pump supports in the station’s wells. They also continued backfilling operations and the installation of scaffolding of stairwells. Upcoming work will include the installation of external piping and manholes.
During material deliveries, soil/debris removal, or concrete pours at the pump station site, southbound traffic on Bainbridge Boulevard may be reduced to one lane near the site for the safety of our contractor crews and customers.
Final pump station construction is expected to be completed by late 2027.
Park Avenue Pump Station Construction Update:
Sewer pipeline work is expected to begin in mid June on Park Avenue in front of the Park Avenue Pump Station. Excavation of the roadway and installation of new sewer pipe will start near the intersection of Porter Street and move westward down Park Avenue in front of the new Park Avenue Pump Station site. This new pipe will allow us to connect the new pump station to the rest of the sewer pipe system.
During this time, traffic will be closed in both lanes in the work area depicted in the map (see construction notice update #71 under Project Advisories for the work area map). As school will not be in session during this time, this work will not impact bus routes. Construction is expected to occur for 4 - 6 weeks.
Perry Street Pipeline Update:
Further sewer pipeline installation southward on Perry Street is expected to take place during summer 2026.
All work will be confined to HRSD property and road rights-of-way.
Impacted roads will include:
Fall 2022 - Summer 2026
Summer 2022 – Summer 2027
Early 2025 – Late 2027
The project is necessary in order to provide reliable conveyance of sewage in the South Norfolk area. Replacing the existing pump stations with new modernized infrastructure will help to ensure wastewater capacity is adequate and will optimize HRSD’s ability to protect public health and the environment for decades to come.
No. Although this program includes designing new pump stations and sewer lines that can withstand flooding from major storm events, it is not intended to collect or eliminate storm water. The new pump stations and sanitary sewer lines will have increased capacity which will minimize sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), but the system is not designed to be a stormwater collection and treatment system.
During the design phase of this project (ongoing through Spring 2024), surveyors or contractors may be seen working in the area. All survey work during this time will be completed in public rights-of-way. If access to a private property is needed, permission will be secured in advance with the property owner.
Disruptions to traffic will be minimized, and, in most cases, a single lane of traffic will be maintained. Some road closures will be necessary, and detours will be in place. Access to homes/businesses will be available.
The contractor will ensure that access to residences and at least one entrance to businesses will be maintained throughout construction. Trash and mail services will not be affected. If necessary, the contractor will move trash containers from within a work zone to an area accessible for pickup and will be responsible for returning them to each residence.
To protect residential structures during construction, over 35 vibration monitoring locations will be installed for use throughout the installation of sanitary sewer lines. Vibration monitoring will be carried out in advance of and during construction. Alerts are provided to contractor if the vibrations reach a particular level and work will be stopped if these vibrations exceed federally-established levels that may cause damage to residential structures.
For the sanitary sewer pipeline work occurring on Park Avenue, construction may occur Monday through Saturday between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. However, for the other phases of the project, work will typically take place Monday through Friday during daylight hours (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.). There may be times when extended hours, work at night, or weekend work is necessary, but changes in work hours will be announced ahead of time to impacted individuals.
Your sewer service will be temporarily interrupted if work is to be performed on the sewer lateral pipe that serves your property. The contractor will notify you before your lateral is to be rehabilitated so you can plan appropriately. Sewer service typically will be restored within several hours. Your water service should not be affected by this program.
Where sewer and lateral pipes are dug up, asphalt, curb, gutters, driveway aprons, and grass will be removed and then restored upon completion of the program.
The typical construction noises such as equipment engines, back-up alarms, materials being delivered, diesel generators, air compressors, sawing, etc. should be anticipated during daylight hours (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.). If night work is to occur, affected residents will receive a notification ahead of the work.
An off-site storage area in the program vicinity will be used for the storage of most of the equipment and supplies. Some supplies may be contained within the active work zone, in the public right-of way.
Construction workers will not be allowed to park their personal vehicles on the public streets. However, work trucks will be allowed to park within the active work zone.
The estimated cost for the program is $35.8 million and is financed by the wastewater and wastewater treatment fees paid by HRSD customers.
The project website will be updated on a monthly basis regarding any schedule changes or project updates and can be accessed at www.hrsd.com/construction-status. You may also sign up at www.hrsd.com/subscriptions to receive an email notification whenever the website has an update about the program.
Gannett Fleming, Virginia Beach, VA
Bridgeman Civil (Sewer Pipe Installation)
Shaw Construction (Park Avenue Pump Station)
Shaw Project Manager: Chuck Thompson
ACE Service Inc. (Ferebee Pump Station)