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"South Norfolk Pump Stations and Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project"
Ferebee Avenue Pump Station Replacement (VP014010)
Sanitary Sewer Project 1950 - Part 1 (VP014021)
Sanitary Sewer Project 1950 - Part 2 (VP014022)
Park Avenue Pump Station Replacement (VP018000) -
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.
- Park Avenue Pump Station: The current pump station is located at 503 Park Avenue. Once the new pump station is built on the corner of Park Avenue and Porter Street, the former pump station will be demolished. For artist renderings on what the new pump station will look like, please view the presentation in the Online Meetings & Events section of this webpage.
- Sanitary Sewer Pipeline Replacement: The pipelines that will connect to the two pump stations will be replaced or rehabilitated. This work will occur along Park Avenue, Rodgers Street, Byrd Avenue, and Bainbridge Boulevard.
- Ferebee Avenue Pump Station: The current pump station is located across from Ferebee Avenue at 2812 Bainbridge Boulevard. Once the pump station is built on the adjacent lot at 2900 Bainbridge Boulevard, the former pump station will be demolished. For artist renderings on what the new pump station will look like, please view the presentation in the Online Meetings & Events section of this webpage.
Project Cost: Approximately $35,800,000
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Notices
April 2024 - Construction Notice Update #40
March 2024 - Construction Notice Update #39
February 2024 - Construction Notice Update #38
February 2024 - Construction Notice Update #37
February 2024 - Construction Notice Update #36
January 2024 - Construction Notice Update #35
January 2024 - Construction Notice Update #34
December 2023 - Construction Notice Update #33
November 2023 - Construction Notice Update #32
November 2023 - Construction Notice Update #31
October 2023 - Construction Notice Update #30
October 2023 - Construction Notice Update #29
October 2023 - Construction Notice Update #28
September 2023 - Construction Notice Update #27
September 2023 - Construction Notice Update #26
August 2023 - Construction Notice Update #25
July 2023 - Construction Notice Update #24
June 2023 - Construction Notice Update #23
May 2023 - Construction Notice Update #21
May 2023 - Construction Notice Update #20
March 2023 - Construction Notice Update #19
February 2023 - Construction Notice Update #18
January 2023 - Construction Notice Update #17
December 2022 - Construction Notice Update #15
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March 18, 2024
Park Avenue Sewer Pipeline Update:
After driving sheet piles and excavating pits on Park Avenue in early February, contractors have begun installing new sewer pipelines via a jack and bore process between pits on Park Avenue. This process consists of a period of non-stop, 24-hour hydraulic jacking of new pipe underground that began on February 13th and is expected to continue through March 15th.The 24-hour work is necessary because once the pipe jacking effort begins the contractor is unable to stop until the jacking is complete. During this operation, residents may hear noises such as hydraulic jacking and motors. Vibration monitors are in place to ensure that that vibration levels are kept below the allowed threshold. Following the first portion of the jack and bore between Decatur Street and Stewart Street, the next phase of boring will occur between Decatur Street and Rodgers Street.
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 late 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 late 2024.
While the contractors are working, residents 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 residences. Residential 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.Park Avenue Pump Station Construction Update:
In February, our contractors continued the construction of the new Park Avenue pump station by the pouring of its interior subterranean walls within aluminum molds. The next phase includes the pouring of the upper walls of the pump station in early March. The concrete is tested by the contractors following each pour to ensure the integrity of their work. Continuing construction work will occur directly on the pump station property itself, Monday – Friday between the hours of 7 AM – 6 PM. As a reminder, construction of this pump station is ongoing until late 2024.Ferebee Pump Station Update:
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All work will be confined to HRSD property and road rights-of-way.
Impacted roads will include:
- Park Avenue
- Rodgers Street
- Byrd Avenue
- Bainbridge Boulevard
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- Design:
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Ongoing through Spring 2024
- Park Avenue Pump Station Construction:
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Fall 2022 - Summer 2025
- Sanitary Sewer Pipeline Construction:
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Summer 2022 – Summer 2026
- Ferebee Pump Station Construction:
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Late 2024 – Summer 2026
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The estimated cost for the program is $35.8 million and is financed by the wastewater and wastewater treatment fees paid by HRSD customers.
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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.
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- Public Inquiries
- Lisa Bolen 757.460.7000 (Office)
- Project Manager
- Nick Taschner
- Additional Information
- Projects@hrsd.com
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- Director of Communications
- Leila Rice, APR 757.460.7056 (Office) 757.642.1321 (Cell)
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- Engineering Consultant Firm:
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Gannett Fleming, Virginia Beach, VA
- Contractor:
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Bridgeman Civil (Park Avenue Sewer Pipe)
- Contractor:
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Shaw Construction (Park Avenue Pump Station)
Shaw Project Manager: Chuck Thompson