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HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, is undertaking a project to inspect and perform maintenance of the internal sanitary sewer piping and valves along East Water Street. This work should take place primarily between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This work can be weather and situation dependent and should not affect your water or sewer services.
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"Larchmont Area Sanitary Sewer Improvements"
Larchmont Area Sanitary Sewer Improvements
HRSD Capital Improvement Program Project (VP015320)
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.
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
December 2024 - Construction Notice #1
January 22, 2024 - Notice to Neighbors
September 15, 2023 - Notice to Neighbors
August 2023 - Utilities Boring Notice
July 2023 - Construction Notice
May 14, 2025
HRSD continued work this month to replace several new or rehabilitated pump stations and pipelines as part of the Larchmont Area Sanitary Sewer Improvements Program. Expected work for this project will include excavation at pump station sites followed by the construction of pump stations and installation of new equipment. New sanitary sewer pipelines will be installed via open-cut trench excavation.
Magnolia Pump Station: Work continued at the Magnolia Pump Station site at 1101 Magnolia Avenue this month with the excavation of the site in preparation for pouring the foundation of the new pump station. The excavated area will be compacted and prepared before the foundation is poured.
Richmond Crescent: Sewer pipeline installation, which began on Richmond Crescent in March 2025, continued to take place with the installation of 300 feet of gravity main pipeline in the westbound lane of Richmond Crescent. Contractors also used CCTV cameras to examine connections within the pipeline.
During the work period, through traffic will be detoured around, the Elizabeth River Trail will be closed and detoured, and on-street parking will be closed in active pipeline construction zones. Residents will have access to their driveways, though there may be times when they are blocked temporarily due to the work. The contractors will work with residents to ensure that access is restored as quickly as possible.
Initial work for the rehabilitation of the Richmond Crescent and Powhatan pump stations is tentatively scheduled for the first week of June 2025.
The following general conditions can be expected during construction at program sites:
• Your water and sewer service will not be disrupted.
• 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.
• Vibration monitors will be located onsite and near construction areas to minimize disruption. Alerts are provided to the 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.
• Some noise can be expected from excavation, backup alarms, diesel generators, motors, sheet pile driving, and other work.
• Dust control measures, such as temporary paving, frequent road cleaning, and/or application of water, will be enacted to reduce dust from becoming airborne.
• Construction work sites will be fenced in to protect from entry, and warning signs will be placed around pipeline work.
• Roadways and rights-of-way will be restored to their pre-construction structure and materials.
• Construction update notices will be distributed to those in the affected areas throughout the project to provide updates of upcoming work; these notices will also be posted on this project webpage and NextDoor.
• Due to the nature of construction, work is weather and situation dependent, and dates are subject to change.
Pre-Construction Assessments: Pre-construction assessment letters have been distributed to specific residences near future construction sites. Engineering and Testing Services, Inc. (ETS), an independent, third-party consulting firm, has been engaged by HRSD’s consultant, Gannett Fleming, to document conditions of buildings and improvements adjacent to the project areas before construction begins. These condition assessments will be performed at no cost to residents.
While the construction operations are not expected to have any impact on buildings/homes, a Pre-Existing Condition Assessment is a precautionary measure to protect all parties involved. This documentation of conditions before the start of construction will form a basis for discussion and resolution for any concerns that may arise during this project.
If you have received a pre-construction assessment letter, please contact HRSD’s consultant, Gannett Fleming, at the contact information listed on the letter to schedule an appointment for your assessment at your earliest opportunity.
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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HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, is undertaking a project to inspect and perform maintenance of the internal sanitary sewer piping and valves along Elkhorn Avenue. This work should take place primarily between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This work can be weather and situation dependent and should not affect your water or sewer services.
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HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, is undertaking a project to inspect and perform maintenance of the internal sanitary sewer piping and valves along 39th Street. This work should take place primarily between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This work can be weather and situation dependent and should not affect your water or sewer services.
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HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, is undertaking a project to repair an underground sanitary sewer pipe along Dovercourt Road between Chesapeake Boulevard and Ardmore Road. This work should take place primarily between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Due to the nature of construction, work is weather and situation dependent, and dates are subject to change.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
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NORFOLK – HRSD crews will be working within the right and center lanes of westbound East Little Creek Road at the I-64 overpass beginning at 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 8 and continuing through 12:00 p.m. Saturday, November 9. Crews will be completing final restoration of the road surface which was previously removed during emergency sanitary sewer repairs in the area.