This project will update existing site conditions to allow of the future construction of a new HRSD sewage pump station and storage facility. Construction of this new HRSD pump station and storage facility will help ensure HRSD’s ability to protect public health and the environment for decades to come.

This project is a necessary part of Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT), which is an innovative program taking highly treated wastewater effluent that would otherwise be discharged to surface waters and providing additional rounds of advanced water treatment to produce SWIFT WaterTM that will meet drinking water quality standards. The physical limitations at the Boat Harbor Treatment Plant site prevent the ability to provide advanced water treatment at that location, so it is necessary to provide the advanced water treatment at the Nansemond Treatment Plant location. In addition, a financial analysis indicates there is significant long-term cost saving associated with consolidating wastewater treatment and SWIFT facilities at the Nansemond Treatment Plant.

We looked at several sites to determine what meets HRSD’s needs of availability, property agreement terms, ease of access to the property for construction, and future maintenance.

Disruption of the flow of traffic is expected to be minimal in this area. The public may notice an increase in truck traffic entering and existing the site from Terminal Avenue and Harbor Road.

Work will typically take place Monday through Friday during daylight hours (7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.). However, there may be times when extended hours, work at night, or weekend work may be necessary.

There are no planned interruptions to water or sewer service.

Construction is expected to have minimal impact on the existing pavement. Where new site entrances are installed, asphalt, curb, gutters, driveway aprons, and grass will be removed and then restored upon completion of the project.

The typical construction noises such as construction equipment engines and back-up alarms, materials being delivered, diesel generators and air compressors, sheet pile driving and the like should be anticipated at the active construction area. During construction, the contractor will be required to keep the roadways and storm drainage infrastructure free of dirt and other debris, and to apply water to the site and vehicles leaving the site as needed to minimize dust.

The private property on which this pump station will be constructed has sufficient space for storage.

Construction workers will not be allowed to park their personal vehicles on private property. It is anticipated vehicular parking for construction workers will be within the project site.

The estimated cost for the project is $196.5 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.