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“Willard Avenue Pump Station Replacement and Sewer Improvements”
Willard Avenue Pump Station Replacement
Hampton Trunk Sewer Extension Division K Gravity Improvements
HRSD Capital Improvement Program Projects (BH013020 & BH014900)

Webpage Reviewed: March 23, 2026

HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, is undertaking a project to replace the existing Willard Avenue Pump Station located at 219 National Avenue and associated gravity sewer lines. The new pump station, located at the corner of S. Willard Avenue and Downes Street, will resolve capacity, operational, and maintenance issues that currently affect the existing pump station as it nears the end of its useful life. The new gravity sewer on Willard Avenue from National Avenue to Downes Street will be replaced to redirect flow and resolve Infiltration and Inflow issues. When the new pump station is completed, the existing pump station will be removed, and the existing site will be returned to green space. Additional gravity sewer work will be completed along Willard Avenue between Downes Street and E. Kelly Avenue to resolve similar infiltration and Inflow issues.

To view the map of the Willard Avenue Pump Stations, click here.

Project Cost: $16,000,000

Notices

October 2025 - Construction Status Update #19

August 2025 - Construction Status Update #18a

May 2025 - Construction Status Update #18

May 2025 - Construction Status Update #17a

March 2025 - Construction Status Update #17

March 2025 - Construction Status Update #16

Willard Avenue Pump Station and Gravity Sewer Replacement Virtual Presentation (BH013020 & BH014900)

March 10, 2026

Gravity sewer installation and associated manhole work is continuing between National Avenue to Downes Street which will be followed by waterline replacement in this area. This work is expected to be complete by Summer 2026. Following completion of the gravity sewer installation, the old Willard Avenue Pump Station will be demolished.

Restoration will immediately follow. Traffic control and bypass piping will remain in place for the duration of the work, and some detours and road closures may be required. Access and parking for residents and businesses will be maintained.

The majority of the work regarding the pump station will be conducted on HRSD property and will have minimal impact on traffic; however, construction traffic will be entering and exiting the site from S. Willard Avenue and Downes Street. The gravity sewer work planned for S. Willard Avenue will require isolated lane closures. Comprehensive traffic control plans will be implemented to minimize inconvenience.

Staging:: Fall 2022

Construction:: Fall 2022 - Summer 2026

Restoration:: Immediately following construction when seasonably appropriate

: The project is necessary in order to provide reliable conveyance of sewage in the Phoebus area. Replacing the existing pump station 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.
: The project consists of work to be done on HRSD property as well as sewer pipeline work to be installed in S. Willard Avenue and Downes Street. The majority of this work will be conducted on HRSD property and will have minimal impact on traffic. For the sewer pipeline work being installed in S. Willard Avenue and Downes Street, single lane traffic will be maintained throughout most of construction. Flagging may be used to help direct traffic as needed. Occasionally, block closures requiring minimal detours will be needed. Signage will be in place to direct traffic around any closures.
: The contractor will ensure that access to residences and at least one entrance to businesses will be maintained throughout construction. Trash and mail services should 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.
: Your sewer service may be temporarily interrupted while work is performed on the sewer lateral pipe that serves your property or the gravity sewer which accepts flow from your lateral. The contractor will notify you before work begins so you can plan appropriately. 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, etc. should be anticipated.
: The contractor will store materials and supplies on the site of the existing Willard Avenue Pump Station, the new Willard Avenue Pump Station, and in areas of the street that are temporarily closed for construction. The contractor will transport them throughout the project area as they are needed.
: Construction workers will not be allowed to park their personal vehicles in areas impacting residents or services such as mail and trash collection. Work trucks will be allowed to park within the active work zone.
: The estimated cost for the project is $16 million and is financed by the wastewater treatment fees paid by HRSD customers.
: Regular project updates are posted on the HRSD website 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 project.

If you have any questions, concerns or comments about the project, please feel free to contact: Shawn Maxfield, HRSD Public Information Specialist, at 757.833.7483 or smaxfield@hrsd.com

Public Information Specialist:: Shawn Maxfield
757.833.7483 (Office)

City of Hampton Contact:: McCord Newsome

Onsite Inspector (immediate/emergent concern):: Larry Sumpter

HRSD Project Manager:: Ted Denny

Additional Information:: Projects@hrsd.com

Chief of Communications:: Leila Rice, APR
757.460.7056 (Office)

Engineering Consultant Firm:: RK&K
Newport News, Virginia

Engineering Consultant Project Lead:: Ryan Delo

Contractor:: Kiewit Infrastructure South Co.

Contractor Field Project Manager:: Jack Cosgrove

News Release - August 17, 2020

Virtual meeting scheduled via Skype

VIRGINIA BEACH - In adherence with CDC recommendations of physical distancing to minimize the spread and exposure to COVID-19, the August HRSD Commission Meeting will be a virtual meeting held via Skype on Tuesday, August 25 at 9:00 a.m.

Commission agendas are posted on www.hrsd.com/commission three business days prior to each scheduled meeting.

Construction Notice Update #3 for the City of Chesapeake - July 2020

--Baugher Avenue Pipeline Installation--

HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, will begin work to install a sanitary sewer pipeline along Baugher Avenue between Lofurno Road and South Military Highway. This work should take place primarily between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Construction Notice Update #5 for the City of Newport News - July 2020

--Construction Work Continues--

HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, continues work to replace a sanitary sewer pipeline located along Huxley Place. This work should take place primarily between the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Due to system maintenance, online and telephone payment options will be unavailable on Saturday, March 28, from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Traffic Advisory - July 21, 2020

Newport News – Motorists are advised that HRSD is scheduled to perform sanitary sewer work that will require the temporary closure of Orcutt Avenue between Paul Street and 72nd Street. Lane closures are scheduled to begin Wednesday, July 22, 2020 and remain in place through the end of August.

Construction Notice Update #2 for the City of Chesapeake - July 2020

--Tree Removal to Begin--

HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, is working on a project to install a sanitary sewer pipeline along Canal Drive between the intersections of Shell Road and South Military Highway. This work should take place primarily between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday. Tree removal along Canal Drive between Shell Road and South Military Highway will occur in the upcoming weeks to prepare for pipeline installation.

Notice to Neighbors - July 2020

HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, in coordination with the City of Suffolk, is planning a project in your neighborhood to improve the existing HRSD and City sanitary sewer pipelines that are nearing the end of their useful life. This replacement project will also improve the system’s performance and ensure continued, reliable sewer service in the future. The answers to some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are provided here.

Project Overview