NOTE: The previous Project Introduction Notice to Neighbors included a larger area of work than what will be occurring. This notice provides an updated project map and roads affected.

The answers to some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) can be found here.

 

Project Overview

HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, in coordination with the City of Norfolk and the City of Virginia Beach, is undertaking a project to rehabilitate sanitary sewer pipes and manholes along Newtown Road between HRSD’s pump station located at 107 S. Newtown Road and the Cleveland Street intersection; the bypass bumping system will be located at the intersection of Elam Avenue and Newtown Road. This effort will increase the sewer system lifespan, decrease the amount of rainwater that enters into the sanitary sewer system via inflow and infiltration, and decrease the risk of sewer system failures.

Reducing inflow and infiltration of rainwater into the sanitary sewer system should help reduce the risk of sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) during heavy rain events such as Nor’easters or hurricanes. The Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) system is anticipated to be used to accomplish this task. CIPP is one of several trenchless methods used to rehabilitate existing pipelines. Little to no digging is involved in this process, making it potentially more cost-effective and less disruptive than traditional “dig and replace” pipe repair methods. CIPP is a jointless, seamless, “pipe-within-a-pipe” process.

The sanitary sewer must first be prepared for lining; this includes cleaning the pipeline, removing roots, sediment, and grease from the sewer. The sewer pipelines and manholes are inspected using closed circuit television (CCTV). Like many types of pipeline rehabilitation, CIPP requires a bypass pumping system to be setup during the rehabilitation process. This bypass system re-routes sewer flow around the section of pipe being rehabilitated and ensures your sewer service is not interrupted. The contractor will maintain a clean job site and minimize traffic disruption.

For more information regarding the CIPP method, please see the fact sheet (located here).

 

Project Schedule

Staging: January 2025

Construction:

February 2025 – Summer 2025

(work within the public right-of-way along Newtown Road)

Restoration: Immediately following construction when seasonably appropriate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for your support of this effort to help achieve HRSD's vision:

Our communities will have clean waterways and reliable water resources for generations to come.