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"Kiln Creek/Patrick Henry Mall Area Sewer Pipe Replacement"
Jefferson Avenue Interceptor Force Main Replacement Phase III
HRSD Capital Improvement Program Project (JR011730)

Webpage Reviewed: April 2, 2026

HRSD is undertaking a project to replace and upgrade sewer pipes in the Kiln Creek/Patrick Henry Mall Area. Please refer to the project map to see the roads affected. This effort will increase operational flexibility, reduce system pressures, and improve performance within the sewer system. A micro-tunnel will be used to install the new sewer pipes under I-64 without cutting open the road above it. The remainder of the new sewer pipes will be installed in a trench. Pavement restoration of the roadways affected by installation of the sewer pipes will occur once the installation is complete. The existing sewer pipe will not be needed once the sewer pipes have been installed and will be abandoned in place. This means the abandoned pipes will be filled with a cementitious-like material so they can remain underground. This prevents more area from having to be dug up and disturbed.

Project Cost: Approximately $21.5 Million

Notices

March 2026 - Traffic Advisory

March 2026 - Construction Notice #14

January 2026 - Construction Notice #13

December 2025 - Construction Notice Update #12a

December 2025 - Construction Notice Update #12

August 22, 2025 - Traffic Advisory

June 2025 - Construction Notice Update #11

April 2025 - Construction Notice Update #10

October 2024 - Construction Notice Update #8c

September 2024 - Construction Notice Update #6d

January 7, 2026

Sanitary sewer pipe installation is complete. Restoration of the area and abandonment of the replaced pipe is ongoing. This work is expected to be completed by Spring of 2026. There will be minimal impacts to businesses and residents.

The work will be confined to the following roads:

Jefferson Avenue
Brick Kiln Boulevard
Criston Drive
Hancock Drive
Patrick Henry Mall access loop

Comprehensive traffic control plans will be implemented to minimize inconvenience.

Staging:: April 2023

Construction:: Spring 2023 - Spring 2026

Restoration:: Immediately following construction when seasonably appropriate.

: This project is necessary to increase the system operational flexibility and reduce system pressures. This project will provide upgraded infrastructure that will help ensure HRSD’s ability to protect public health and the environment for decades to come.
: We look at several routes/sites to determine what meets HRSD’s needs of availability, price, property agreement terms, ease of access to the route for construction and future maintenance.
: Disruptions to traffic will be minimized, and in most cases, a single lane of traffic will be maintained. No planned detours are anticipated, but flagging will be used to help direct traffic as needed.
: 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 water and sewer service should not be affected by this project.
: Where sewer pipeline is 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 equipment engines, materials being delivered, diesel generators, air compressors, sawing, and associated activities should be anticipated.
: The contractor has negotiated with a private property owner for a storage area in the project vicinity and this site will be used for most of the equipment and supplies. The contractor will keep some supplies within the active work zone, in the public right-of way.
: 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.
: The estimated cost for the project is $21.5 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.

Public Information Specialist:: Shawn Maxfield
757.833.7483 (Office)

City of Newport News Contact:: Bud Curtis

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, VA

Engineering Consultant Project Lead:: Alec Pope

Contractor:: Bridgeman Civil Inc., Suffolk, VA

Contractor Field Project Manager:: Sidney Hazelwood

Onsite Inspector (immediate/emergent concern):: Mojgan Mohammadi

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"Atlantic Treatment Plant Odor Control Improvements"
HRSD Capital Improvement Program Project (AT015800, AT015900, AT016000 and AT016100)

Webpage Reviewed: March 2, 2026

ATP

HRSD’s Atlantic Treatment Plant is located at 645 Firefall Drive in Virginia Beach, Virginia and was initially brought online in 1983. The plant was expanded in 2009 and currently has an average daily treatment capacity of 54 million gallons a day (mgd), with an ultimate build-out capacity of 72 mgd. The plant is staffed 24 hours per day. Administrative hours are 6:30 am - 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday.

Atlantic Treatment Plant Master Plan

The Atlantic Treatment Plant Reliability and Odor Control Improvements (ROCI) Program includes a series of projects designed to reduce odors from the facility by upgrading the odor control facilities and enhancing the reliability of solids processing systems that produce the most significant odors. Major improvements include new odor treatment systems, new digester covers to better contain odors, a new enclosed flare to improve combustion of biogas, and new solids processing facilities to reduce outages that can impact offsite odors.

HRSD has selected a Construction Management firm to implement the improvements in a multi-phase program that will streamline the construction process and allow program elements to be completed based on their priority and complexity. Complex elements with long material deliveries, extensive permitting requirements, and challenging construction requirements are expected to be completed by 2028. However, many of the improvements can and will be completed sooner. The project phases include:

Emergency and Near-Term Improvements - HRSD has issued an emergency declaration to allow expedited procurement and construction on multiple elements of the project.
- Odor neutralization around the digesters has been implemented to reduce the strength of the odors while the design and construction of new digesters covers is being performed
- Odor neutralization around the solids storage will be operated to reduce the strength of the odors while new solids handling and storage facilities are being constructed.
- Odor Control Station (OCS) optimization will improve odor removal performance. This means the existing equipment will be fine-tuned until it is operating at its peak. This includes adjusting chemical feed rate, blower speeds, and pumps until the hydrogen sulfide concentrations are below detectable levels.
- Carbon treatment systems downstream of the existing odor control systems will provide a second stage of treatment to further reduce odors.
- Replace existing digester mixers to eliminate the process upsets that cause odor events.
- New enclosed flare to enhance combustion of odorous biogas.
Early Work Packages – In addition to the emergency and near-term improvements, other items will have an accelerated design and early procurement of equipment to expedite the completion of some of the more critical solids reliability items, including redundant solids handling systems (e.g. conveyor, storage silo, etc.) and demolition of structures to make space for new long-term odor treatment systems.
Long-Term Odor Facilities – Replacement of aging odor control equipment.
Solids Processing Improvements – Some of the largest and most complex portions of the project include new digester covers, a redundant thermal hydrolysis (THP) system, and new gravity thickeners.

To review the most recent program status, please continue to the UPDATE section below.

Notices

Construction Update Postcard-December 2025

March 2024 - Green Energy Opportunity

Spring 2023 Update

Atlantic Treatment Plant Reliability & Odor Control Improvements (ROCI) Project Update - June 18, 2025

Atlantic Treatment Plant Reliability & Odor Control Improvements (ROCI) Project Update - February 19, 2025

Atlantic Treatment Plant Reliability & Odor Control Improvements (ROCI) Project Update - July 24, 2024

Ocean Lakes Neighborhood Annual Meeting Presentation - January 10, 2024

March 2, 2026

BIOSOLIDS UPDATE:
Both North and South Pads are cleared of long-term solids. HRSD’s new hauling strategy aims to remove daily solids during the week using new trucks with tight covers.

PROJECT UPDATES:
Odor Control Station (OCS) D-Carbon Treatment: Construction of the new carbon treatment system is underway. During construction, an underground utility was found that resulted in delays, as crews had to re-design and relocate the piping and underground utilities. Construction has resumed, and the new OCS system is expected to be online in Summer 2026.
Odor Biogas Flare: A new flare has been ordered, and delivery is expected in Fall 2026. The flare is expected to be installed and working by Summer 2027.
Odor Control Station (OCS) E : Phase 1 engineered design is still in development. Schedule is on track for construction completion in Summer 2028.
Renewable Natural Gas Conversion: The project was approved by the public utility commission. Construction is targeted to begin in mid-2026 with final completion in early 2027.

Digester Improvements (New Mixers and New Sealed Covers)
New Mixers: Construction to replace the mixers on the first two digesters is now underway, and the new mixers have arrived on-site. The remaining two digesters are scheduled for completion in 2028.
New Covers: Major adjustments were required after the City provided feedback on the stormwater design. The existing tanks use floating covers that allow rainwater to collect inside the tank, but the new digesters will have sealed covers, causing rainwater to fall onto the surrounding ground instead. This change requires a stormwater management plan to manage the rainwater from the tanks, in accordance with the City's Stormwater Management regulations. HRSD found they needed to redesign the stormwater system on the site, essentially develop a new site plan. This new site plan is currently under City review and pending approval. Construction of the new covers is scheduled to begin in Fall 2026 and will continue through 2028.

NEW ACCESS ROAD (DAM NECK) UPDATE:
HRSD has made the fiscal decision to postpone the pursuit of a truck access road at the Atlantic Treatment Plant in Virginia Beach due to exorbitant costs associated with its construction. Road construction is being deferred until a more cost-effective construction solution can be achieved. Fortunately, HRSD’s dedicated Atlantic Treatment Plant staff, together with a newly established and internally staffed truck hauling operation have significantly reduced truck volume and are better managing the hauling scheduling, reducing both the overall odor and traffic impacts on the community. These positive changes provide HRSD an opportunity to apply a value engineering approach to look for a more affordable option for an access road in the future.

REMINDER: The emergency improvements implemented by HRSD are either complete or nearing completion. The remaining work involves major construction activities being carried out by a contractor. While construction will continue, changes will occur at a slower pace and will not be as noticeable as compared to the emergency improvements. Updates will be posted on the project page as they become available

NOTE: All dates are approximate as HRSD strives to bring on these new processes, procure new equipment, and install in the most efficient and productive way for our rate payers. Long lead times are expected on most equipment after purchase.

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Odorous air is captured from various unit processes and conveyed to three packed tower wet scrubbers and one biological media scrubber that provide odor control.

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LET US KNOW:

The location where you notice the smell (address or nearest intersection)
The date and time of the offensive odor
The type of odor and any other description/information that may be useful

Odor Complaint Form

We treat an average of 46 million gallons (MGD) of wastewater a day that comes to the plant from area homes and businesses via the city sewer system which sends it to HRSD pump stations that bring the wastewater to ATP. We are authorized by Virginia Department of Environmental Quality permit to discharge up to 54 MGD average daily flows, with a maximum flow of 135 MGD, from our plant. The wastewater is processed via the conventional wastewater treatment process, where we use physical, chemical, and biological treatment processes to clean the water. This process removes and collects the organic solids which are further processed separately using a process called thermal hydrolysis (THP) which sterilizes the solids and reduces the thickness. The solids then go through a process called digestion for further treatment, resulting in a Class A biosolids. We also capture the gas from the digestion process and use it for heating and energy at the treatment plant.

The Atlantic Treatment Plant serves most of Virginia Beach and parts of Norfolk and Chesapeake as seen below:

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The Atlantic Treatment Plant began receiving additional wastewater flow from our now decommissioned Chesapeake-Elizabeth Treatment Plant (CETP), which was operational until December 2021. The CETP needed significant and costly upgrades to meet new regulatory requirements, so the decision was made to upgrade the HRSD collection system and convey the wastewater to the ATP for treatment. ATP had capacity for the additional flow but required an upgrade to the solids processing. HRSD selected thermal hydrolysis technology (THP) for solids processing for several reasons, including biosolids dewatering improvements, better stackability on the storage pads, and increased digester capacity. This was implemented simultaneously as system changes were made to bring flow from CETP to ATP.

ATP staff continue to be responsive to odor and other nuisance complaints, and the HRSD Technical Services Division also continues to dedicate time to tracking down odor sources. Several projects are currently in design that will address the odors at their sources. More details about these projects can be found in the “Overview” section of this page. A narrated presentation provides more details on odor improvement plans, along with timeline information for near and long-term improvements being made.

The Atlantic Treatment Plant was commissioned in July 1983 on what was once an old hog farm which was, at that time, a much less populated area of Virginia Beach. The community has grown around the plant considerably since then, and HRSD strives to provide effective wastewater treatment and recover natural resources while at the same time being a good neighbor to the Ocean Lakes and surrounding communities we serve.

From a health perspective, there is no scientific basis to support the premise that odors which emanate from the Atlantic Treatment Plant present any risk to public health or are otherwise unsafe at detected concentrations. Our chemical specific monitoring measured directly from the process units coupled with odor dispersion modeling has identified that the most common compounds responsible for offsite odors (and their odor descriptors) are as follows: hydrogen sulfide (rotten eggs), methyl mercaptan (rotten cabbage), dimethyl sulfide (decayed cabbage), and dimethyl disulfide (garlic). These compounds can be detectable at low concentrations. This evaluation indicates that under worst case meteorological conditions which result in the highest off-site odors, the odors are diluted a minimum of 71 times from the origin of the odor. Though our employees work in and around these unit processes safely each day, we recognize that offsite odors can have a quality-of-life impact. This is why we are investing over $75M in odor control improvements. For broader information about environmental odors, visit these Virginia Department of Health FAQs.

HRSD has an odor complaint response team that investigates odor complaints with the goal of identifying and addressing the sources of odors around HRSD infrastructure. We utilize data such as meteorological conditions and odor descriptors and often send field staff to the location to provide a qualitative assessment of the odor level on a 0 – 5 scale and to trace back to the suspected source. Field staff also carry a handheld instrument to monitor hydrogen sulfide levels when they are investigating odor complaints, as hydrogen sulfide tends to be a more common odorant from wastewater facilities. We are aware that hydrogen sulfide is not the only odorant creating off-site odors from our Atlantic facility. Descriptors of the odors help us narrow down the source and take corrective action where possible.

The trucks entering the Atlantic Treatment Plant provide several services:

Delivery of chemicals and solutions necessary for effective wastewater treatment
Tank trucks bringing septage (waste material from septic tanks) or fats, oil and grease (FOG) from local homes and businesses that require treatment
Biosolids are also hauled away from the plant during the spring planting season (approximately eight weeks) for use as fertilizer and are land applied to area farms

The wastewater treatment process uses bacteria that feed on the material in wastewater and break it down into harmless organic matter. This organic matter settles out of the water and receives further treatment to form biosolids which are rich in nutrients and organic matter. All wastewater treatment plants produce residual solids, and the biosolids produced at the Atlantic Treatment Plant meet the highest quality designation set forth by the EPA. Biosolids have been thoroughly researched by top scientists at leading scientific institutions all over the world. They have been found to be safe to human health and the environment when processed and applied properly. The U.S. EPA and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality have established regulations that ensure the safe use of biosolids. The Virginia Biosolids Council provides additional resources for more information, including these Health and Safety Facts.

During the spring for approximately eight weeks, HRSD biosolids are hauled to area farms for use as fertilizer during the planting season. This activity is done under a permit by the Department of Environmental Quality.

The biosolids being hauled from the Atlantic Treatment Plant for land application on area farms are classified as Class A Exceptional Quality biosolids and are considered pathogen free. The THP process used at the plant allows us to achieve this high standard of pathogen control, so this material is no different from what you might purchase at a home and garden center for your own lawn, garden or flower beds. Class A Exceptional Quality biosolids are marketed for home use throughout the country. The below links from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Virginia Biosolids Council provide more information about biosolids, including their availability to residential consumers.

www.epa.gov/biosolids/basic-information-about-biosolids

www.virginiabiosolids.com/an-odor-reminder-epas-research/

SMELL SOMETHING? SAY SOMETHING.: Odor Complaint Form can be found under the ‘Smell Something? Say Something’ FAQ dropdown.

Subscribe: "Great Bridge Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Improvements"
Washington District Pump Station Area Sanitary Sewer Improvements
HRSD Capital Improvement Program Project (AT013000)

Webpage Reviewed: April 2, 2026
: The project consists of the installation of sewer pipeline that ranges in various sizes from 8 inches to 24 inches. Both gravity sewer pipes and force main sewer pipes will be installed as well as the installation of precast manholes and the rehabilitation of other manholes. Additionally, a 42-inch guided auger bore under the railroad will occur. A guided bore allows pipeline to be guided into place underground without cutting open the road above it, so the railroad will remain undisturbed. Some sanitary sewer lateral replacement and reconnections will occur as well. The existing pipe, manholes, and pump station outfall that are no longer needed will be abandoned in place. This means the abandoned pipes will be filled with a cementitious-like material so they can remain underground. This prevents more area from having to be dug up and disturbed. Pavement restoration of the affected roadways will occur once the sewer installation is complete. These improvements will replace aging infrastructure, increase capacity, and improve performance within HRSD’s sanitary sewer system.
: Notices

April 2026 - Construction Notice Update #16
March 2026 - Construction Notice Update #15
March 2026 - Construction Notice Update #14
February 2026 - Construction Notice Update #13
March 2025 - Construction Notice Update #12
March 2025 - Traffic Advisory
February 2025 - Construction Notice Update #11
January 2025 - Traffic Advisory
December 2024 - Construction Notice Update #10
April 2024 - Construction Notice Update #9A
April 2024 - Construction Notice Update #9
April 2024 - Traffic Advisory
April 2024 - Construction Notice Update #8
March 2024 - Construction Notice Update #7
February 2024 - Traffic Advisory
January 2024 - Traffic Advisory
January 2024 - Construction Notice Update #6
December 2023 - Construction Notice Update #5
November 2023 - Construction Notice Update #4
September 2023 - Construction Notice Update #3
August 2023 - Traffic Advisory
June 2023 - Construction Notice Update #2
May 2023 - Construction Notice Update #1
March 2023 - Notice to Neighbors
: Crestwood at Parkside Civic League Presentation - February 20, 2024

February 19, 2026

The sewer pipeline installation is now complete. Restoration efforts and final punch list items will continue throughout the remaining project zones. In late February, manhole frames will be replaced along Great Bridge Boulevard between the pump station, located just west of the Bainbridge Boulevard intersection, down to Lincoln Road. During this work, traffic patterns will shift. Periodic lane closures on Great Bridge Boulevard will be in effect with flagging operations for motorists. This portion of the work is anticipated to be completed in early March.

The remaining work primarily involves restoration and paving, extending from the pump station entrance through the intersection of Bainbridge Boulevard and Great Bridge Boulevard, and across Bainbridge Boulevard. Final paving to include milling and overlaying will likely occur in early spring when the weather warms. This phase will require flagging operations to ensure traffic is managed safely in the area.

Please note that due to the nature of construction, all work is weather- and condition-dependent, and schedules are subject to change.

The work will be confined to Great Bridge Boulevard, River Creek Road, and Neal Street. Comprehensive traffic control plans will be implemented to minimize inconvenience.

Staging:: Anticipated to be April 2023

Construction:: Spring 2023 - Spring 2026

Restoration:: Immediately following construction when seasonably appropriate.

: This project is necessary to replace an existing sanitary sewer system which will improve the existing infrastructure currently posing as a potential risk of failure. This project will provide updated infrastructure ensuring HRSD’s ability to protect public health and the environment for decades to come.
: We look at several routes/sites to determine what meets HRSD’s needs of availability, price, location of the site to the existing pump station, property agreement terms, ease of access to the property for construction and future maintenance.
: Disruptions to traffic will be minimized, and in most cases, a single lane of traffic will be maintained. There are no planned detours for this project. If detours are to occur, advanced signage will be put in place, and flagging will be used to help direct traffic as needed.
: The contractor will ensure 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.
: Your sewer service will be temporarily interrupted if work is to be performed on the sewer lateral pipe which serves your property. The contractor will notify you before your lateral is to be worked on 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 excavated, 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.
: The contractor has negotiated with a private property owner for a storage area in the project vicinity and this site will be used for most of the equipment and supplies. The contractor will keep some supplies within the active work zone, in the public right-of way.
: 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.
: The estimated cost for the project is $10.4 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.

Public Information Specialist:: Lisa Bolen
757.460.7000 (Office)

City of Chesapeake Contact:: Mark Curry

Onsite Inspector (immediate/emergent concern):: Brad Alger

HRSD Project Manager:: Phil Hubbard

Additional Information:: Projects@hrsd.com

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

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

Engineering Consultant Project Lead:: Stephanie Hood

Contractor:: Tidewater Utility Construction, Inc.

Contractor Field Project Manager:: Shannon Bruce

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"Hog Island Pump Station & Sanitary Sewer Installation"
Surry Force Main and Pump Station – Dominion Power Extension
HRSD Capital Improvement Program Project (SU010400)

Webpage Reviewed: March 2, 2026

HRSD is undertaking a project to construct a new pump station and sanitary sewer pipeline to convey sewage flows generated at the Dominion Energy Surry Nuclear Power Station to the existing Mt. Ray Pump Station located on Mt. Ray Drive in Surry County. The project will convey only domestic sewage flows (restrooms, kitchens, etc.) from the Dominion facility. The Hog Island pump station will be constructed within the property of the Surry Nuclear Power Station property, and the sewer pipeline will be aligned along the Dominion Energy easement from the Power Station, crossing Route 10 to Mt. Ray. The project will allow closure of the existing sewage treatment plant serving the Power Station.

Project Cost: $9,000,000

Notices

December 2024 - Notice to Neighbors

November 5, 2025

The sewer pipe installation continues outside the Dominion Surry Power Station. Work is currently occurring at the pump station site. Please see the Project Map for the current work area.

The work will be confined to Dominion Energy property, VDOT Right of Way, and easements. The project will parallel Hog Island Road (Route 650) for a short distance from the Dominion Energy Surry Nuclear Power Station. The majority of the work will be located in the Dominion Energy Easement crossing Hog Island Road (Route 650), Landing Drive (Route 780), Old Brickyard Road, Burnt Mill Road (Route 628), and Colonial Trail East (Route 10). Construction traffic will be travelling along the listed roads periodically entering and exiting the work zone.

Staging:: Late 2024

Construction:: Early 2025 - Spring 2026

Restoration:: Immediately following construction when seasonably appropriate

: This project is a necessary to eliminate the existing sewage treatment plant located on the Dominion Energy Surry Nuclear Power Station property.
: The route was selected to reduce impacts to existing property and minimize traffic disruptions.
: Disruptions to traffic will be minimized, and in most cases, a single lane of traffic will be maintained. No planned detours are anticipated, but flagging will be used to help direct traffic as needed. The majority of the project work will be located within the public and private right-of ways, easements, and HRSD property.
: The contractor will ensure 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. – 4:00 p.m.). However, there may be times when extended hours, work at night, or weekend work may be necessary.
: Your water and sewer service should not be impacted by this project.
: The majority of the work will be outside of pavement limits but within the public right-of-way and easements. Major road crossings will be completed by tunneling under the roadway. Minor roads may be open cut. Any surface features including pavements, curb, sidewalks, etc. damaged during construction will be restored.
: 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.
: The contractor will keep some supplies within the active work zone. Other materials will be stored at an offsite location.
: 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.
: The estimated cost for the project is $9 million, and it 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.

Public Information Specialist:: Lisa Bolen
757.460.7000 (Office)

HRSD Project Manager:: Ann Copeland, PE

Additional Information:: Projects@hrsd.com

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

Engineering Consultant Firm:: RK&K, LLP and Timmons Group, Virginia Beach, VA

Engineering Consultant Project Lead:: Ryan Delo, PE

Contractor:: MEB General Contractors, Chesapeake, VA

Contractor Field Project Manager:: Howard George

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“Portsmouth Sanitary Sewer Inflow & Infiltration Reduction”
VIP Service Area I/I Reduction Phase I & III - Portsmouth
HRSD Capital Improvement Program Project (VP018301/VP018303)

Webpage Reviewed: March 2, 2026

HRSD, in coordination with the City of Portsmouth, is undertaking a project to inspect and rehabilitate or replace City sanitary sewer infrastructure at two primary locations. A program of High Priority Projects will be constructed through 2030 as part of HRSD’s Regional Wet Weather Management Plan. Projects were selected based on their ability to provide the greatest environmental benefits. Rehabilitation of sanitary sewer within two areas of the City of Portsmouth are part of the larger High Priority program. This work is ultimately being conducted to reduce the risk of sanitary sewer overflows during heavy rain events such as Nor’easters or hurricanes. Please see the Project Map in the “Project Map” tab below to view a map of the entire project area in Portsmouth. To see more detailed maps of the two sections to be assessed, please click here.

Project Cost: $29,668,000

Notices

August 2024 - Smoke Testing Notice

October 2023 - Smoke Testing Notice

August 2023 - Smoke Testing Notice

March 2, 2026

This project is now included in another HRSD project with the same goals for sewer improvements in this area. For future project updates, please refer to the project webpage located at https://www.hrsd.com/reducing-rainwater-sanitary-sewer-system-portsmouth.

The scope of construction will be affected by pending inspection results; therefore, specific road impacts are not yet fully defined. However, comprehensive traffic control plans will be implemented prior to construction to minimize inconvenience.

Condition Assessment:: May 2022 through Early 2024

Staging:: Anticipated Summer 2026

Construction:: TBD

Restoration:: Immediately following construction when seasonably appropriate.

: This project is a necessary to increase the reliability of the sewage collection system by replacing aging infrastructure. This project includes sanitary sewer condition investigation and rehabilitation as part of a larger program to reduce sewage overflows during rainstorms.
: Precise construction locations and methods will be determined pending inspections results from condition assessment activities. However, it is anticipated that disruptions to traffic will be minimized, and in most cases, a single lane of traffic will be maintained. In the event that detours are necessary during some phases of construction, signage will be placed in advance.
: 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 (8 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 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 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. Most of the project work will be located within the public and private right-of ways, and as much of the construction as practical will be “trenchless,” meaning the contractor will not need to dig up the street to fix the pipes. However, certain sections of sewer may be in very poor condition and may require replacement by digging.
: 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.
: It is anticipated that the contractor will negotiate with a private property owner for a storage area in the project vicinity, and this site will be used for most of the equipment and supplies. The contractor will keep some supplies within the active work zone, in the public right-of way.
: 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.
: The estimated cost for the project is approximately $30 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.

Public Information Specialist:: Lisa Bolen
757.460.7000 (Office)

City of Portsmouth Contact:: Peter Glagola

Onsite Inspector (immediate/emergent concerns):: TBD

HRSD Project Manager:: Phil Hubbard

Additional Information:: Projects@hrsd.com

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

Engineering Consultant Firm:: Brown and Caldwell, Virginia Beach, VA

Engineering Consultant Project Lead:: Christopher Wilson

Contractor:: Duke’s Root Control, Inc., Virginia Beach, VA

Contractor Field Project Manager:: David Johnston

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"Nansemond Treatment Plant SWIFT Improvements"
Nansemond Treatment Plant Advanced Nutrient Reduction Improvements (ANRI), Phase II
Nansemond SWIFT Facility
Nansemond Recharge Wells (On Site)

HRSD Capital Improvement Program Project (NP013820, GN016380 & GN016381)

Webpage Reviewed: April 2, 2026

HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, is implementing the Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT) Program by constructing the second SWIFT Facility at the Nansemond Treatment Plant to produce a highly-treated water (SWIFT Water®) that meets drinking water standards and is suitable for recharge of the Potomac Aquifer. This Program will help reverse declining groundwater levels, significantly reduce the amount of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus entering the Chesapeake Bay, and may reduce saltwater intrusion and land subsidence, thereby helping to ensure HRSD’s ability to protect public health and the environment in alignment with HRSD’s Promise and Vision.

Advanced Nutrient Reduction Improvements (ANRI):
Construction for the Advanced Nutrient Reduction Improvements project is ongoing. The installation of conductors to all three new electrical buildings and new motor control centers continues. Rough-in of power and control raceways, wire pulling, and termination preparations continue for Primary Clarifier 5. Stress testing is continuing for Aeration Tank 6 with the newly installed design modifications. Primary gravity thickener mechanisms are being installed in both tanks.

SWIFT Facility:
The basin floors are being formed for the SWIFT Influent Pump Station and Recharge Well Backflush Equalization Tank. Pile driving for deep foundations for the SWIFT Facility site is ongoing and is expected to continue through May 2026. Pile driving hours will remain between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with Saturday pile driving hours being 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Preparation of the contractor's staging area, office complex, and access roads to the recharge wells on the SWIFT Facility site continues. Installation of SWIFT Water supply and backflush lines for Recharge Wells 4, 5, 6, and 7 continues. 24-hour drilling will occur at Well 10 during the month of March; the drilling is not expected to cause any excess noise other than a hum from a generator. Stormwater improvements continue for Pond 1 and Pond 2.

Together, the overall goal of the Nansemond projects is to help support growth and protect future generations. To learn more about SWIFT or to schedule a tour of the SWIFT Research Center (located at HRSD’s Nansemond Treatment Plant in Suffolk, VA), please visit www.hrsd.com/swift/.

Project Cost: Approximately $952,000,000

Notices

October 2025 - Project Introduction

August 2025 - Construction Notice #1

April 2, 2026

ANRI: Construction for the Advanced Nutrient Reduction Improvements project is ongoing. The installation of conductors to all three new electrical buildings and new motor control centers continues. Rough-in of power and control raceways, wire pulling, and termination preparations continue for Primary Clarifier 5. Stress testing is continuing for Aeration Tank 6 with the newly installed design modifications. Primary gravity thickener mechanisms are being installed in both tanks.

SWIFT: The basin floors are being formed for the SWIFT Influent Pump Station and Recharge Well Backflush Equalization Tank. Pile driving for deep foundations for the SWIFT Facility site is ongoing and is expected to continue through May 2026. Pile driving hours will remain between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with Saturday pile driving hours being 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Preparation of the contractor's staging area, office complex, and access roads to the recharge wells on the SWIFT Facility site continues. Installation of SWIFT Water supply and backflush lines for Recharge Wells 4, 5, 6, and 7 continues. 24-hour drilling will occur at Well 10 during the month of March; the drilling is not expected to cause any excess noise other than a hum from a generator. Stormwater improvements continue for Pond 1 and Pond 2.

The work will be confined to HRSD property; however, construction traffic will be entering and exiting the site on Armstead Road. Most traffic impacts will begin at College Drive and Interstate 664 heading northwest along College Drive to Armstead Road and then following Armstead Road all the way to the treatment plant. Comprehensive traffic control plans will be implemented to minimize inconvenience.

ANRI:: Construction: Spring 2023 - Fall 2025

SWIFT:: Design: Summer 2024 – Summer 2025
Construction: Fall 2025 – Spring 2029

This project will contribute to the broader Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT) Program, which will add advanced water treatment processes, producing highly-treated water (SWIFT Water®) that meets drinking water standards and is suitable for recharge of the Potomac Aquifer. Once complete, the projects at the Nansemond Treatment Plant will improve the existing plant effluent in addition to producing up to 34 million gallons per day of SWIFT water.

This program will help reverse declining groundwater levels, reduce saltwater intrusion, slow or reduce land subsidence, and significantly reduce the amount of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus entering the Chesapeake Bay, thereby helping to ensure HRSD’s ability to protect public health and the environment for decades to come.

Disruptions to traffic will be minimal, and in most cases, all lanes of traffic will be maintained. No detours are planned or anticipated, but flagging may be used to help direct traffic as needed. All aspects of the project work may be located within HRSD property. The only impacts to traffic will be due to construction equipment entering and leaving the Nansemond Treatment plant via College Drive, between Interstate 664 and Armstead Road, and Armstead Road from College Drive to the treatment plant.

Work will typically take place Monday through Friday during daylight hours (7 a.m. - 4 p.m.). However, there may be occasions when extended hours, work at night, or weekend work may be necessary.

There should not be any interruptions to the water or sewer service in the area.

The construction will not affect the existing pavement. All construction traffic will be permitted to travel on the public roadway.

Typical construction noises such as equipment engines, back-up alarms, materials being delivered, diesel generators, air compressors, sawing, and associated activities should be anticipated.

The contractor will have offices and tool storage facilities on site for the duration of construction. Equipment that is being installed as part of the work may be stored on the plant for short periods of time before it can be located in its permanent location. There will not be any materials or equipment stored in the public right-of way.

Construction workers will park in designated spaces within HRSD property. No personal or company vehicles will be permitted to park on public streets.

The estimated cost for the project is $952 million. The ANRI Facility is approximately $300 million, the SWIFT facility is approximately $570 million, and the recharge wells are approximately $82 million. These projects are financed at the low interest loans from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Virginia Clean Water Revolving Loan Funds and 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 when there are website updates. To learn more about SWIFT or to schedule a tour of the SWIFT Research Center (located at HRSD’s Nansemond Treatment Plant in Suffolk, VA), or take a virtual tour, please visit www.hrsd.com/swift.

: The Managed Aquifer Recharge wells are necessary to convey SWIFT Water^® to the Potomac Aquifer. There is a total of 19 wells required for conveyance, 11 of which are located on HRSD property and 8 within the adjacent community.
: No. The drilling process used to make the borehole for the well uses fluids and is conducted at very low pressures and volumes. The fluids are used to cool the drill bit, help remove the soil cuttings, and keep the borehole open.
: No. The well installation process is completely separate from your water and sewer service provided by the City of Suffolk.
: No. Drilling is conducted using a rotary drill bit, similar to drilling into wood. The drill bit cuts the soil and removes it from the hole; there is no driving hammer used to advance the hole.
: While standing close to the drill rig, the sound can be loud; however, the measurements of sound drop off relatively quickly with distance. At 75 feet from the site, the noise is below the sound of normal city traffic, and at 100 feet from the site, the noise is similar to normal conversation.
: The well sites on HRSD property will be drilled on a 24-hour schedule to shorten the overall construction duration.
: Drilling on a 24-hour schedule, well installation may take approximately 8 months per well. The entire project should be completed in mid-2028.
: The wells will be installed to a total depth of approximately 1,200 feet below the ground surface, with some minor variation at each site. The wells will be designed to interact with the Potomac Aquifer, starting at approximately 400 feet below the ground surface and continuing to the bottom of each well.

Public Information Specialist:: Lisa Bolen
757.460.7000 (Office)

HRSD Project Manager:: Adam Werner

Additional Information:: Projects@hrsd.com

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

ANRI:

Engineering Consultant Firm: Tetra Tech, Virginia Beach, VA
Engineering Consultant Project Lead: Tracy Lewis, PE

Contractor: Garney Construction, Inc. Virginia Beach, VA
Contractor Field Project Manager: Matt McKinnon

SWIFT:

Engineering Consultant Firm: Tetra Tech, Inc. and Carollo Engineers, Inc.
Engineering Consultant Project Lead: Tracy Lewis, PE (Tetra Tech, Inc.)

Contractor: Garney Construction, Inc. Virginia Beach, VA
Contractor Pre-Construction Manager: Patrick Costello
Contractor Construction Manager: Matt McKinnon

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"Tabb Pressure Reducing Station & Offline Storage Facility"
Tabb Pressure Reducing Station and Offline Storage Facility
HRSD Capital Improvement Program Project (YR010900)

Webpage Reviewed: April 2, 2026

HRSD is undertaking a project to construct the Tabb Pressure Reducing Pump Station and Offline Storage Facility, which will include constructing one 2.5-million-gallon offline storage tank and a pressure reducing pump station. The new facility will be located on HRSD property located at 900 Yorktown Road in Yorktown and is designed to relieve pressures to the sewer system during wet weather events and provide flow balancing for HRSD’s James River and York River Treatment Plants. The facility will improve system operations, increase flow capacity, and provide reliable sanitary sewer infrastructure for your community and the region. Additionally, these system improvements are mandated by the EPA to reduce sanitary sewer overflows.

There were several detailed comments about design features, drainage, safety, and odor control that are addressed in the FAQs. Several comments were related to project communications. HRSD is committed to maintaining an updated project web page with latest design and construction information for the duration of the project. If you wish to receive an email alert when the project website is updated, please subscribe at www.hrsd.com/subscriptions.

Project cost: $33,500,000

Notices

January 2025 - Construction Notice Update #4

October 2024 - Construction Notice Update #3

June 2024 - Construction Notice Update #2a

June 2024 - Construction Notice Update #2

March 2024 - Construction Notice Update #1

December 2023 - Notice to Neighbors

Fall 2022 Tabb PRS Virtual Presentation Video

April 2, 2026

The contractor will begin replacing manhole frame and covers, including site restoration, in early April. Construction notices will be distributed to the areas where crews will be working.

The work will be confined to HRSD property; however, construction traffic will be entering and exiting the site near the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Big Bethel Road. Comprehensive traffic control plans will be implemented to minimize inconvenience.

Staging:: Early 2024

Construction:: Early 2024 – Summer 2026

Restoration:: Immediately following construction when seasonably appropriate.

: The Tabb Pressure Reducing Station and Offline Storage Facility will construct one 2.5-million-gallon offline storage tank and a pressure reducing pump station. The facility is designed to relieve pressures to the sanitary sewer system during wet weather events and provide flow balancing for HRSD’s James River and York River Treatment Plants. The flow balancing is necessary to support the process needs of the Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT) facility. For more information about SWIFT, please visit swiftva.com.
: During wet weather events, the above-ground storage tank will temporarily hold the wastewater and rain/groundwater to relieve pressures to the sewer system. HRSD needs a storage tank in this area of York County to meet regulatory requirements. This location within HRSD’s sewer system offers significant benefits to York County and the region due to its universal (unmatched) connectivity within the HRSD pipe network. There is no other location within the HRSD system that allows for such a facility to manage system-wide flows from one singular location.
: No. While the offline storage facility is being designed and built to handle increased flow during routine wet weather events, its primary role is not intended to collect or treat stormwater. The tank is not sized to prevent all sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) when named storm events (tropical depressions, tropical storms, hurricanes, etc.) or lengthy nor’easters occur. HRSD’s sanitary sewer treatment system operates separately from York County’s stormwater collection and treatment system. Additionally, site and related stormwater impacts due to this project will be managed onsite and will not impact offsite drainage systems.
: HRSD’s mission is to protect the environment and that extends to all our construction projects. Aligned with our mission, this project will follow all related environmental regulations and evaluate opportunities during the design process to minimize impacts to the extent feasible. To achieve this mission, each project is reviewed for all potential environmental impacts and their associated permitting requirements. Specific elements that are under consideration for this project include: wetlands, protected species, and historic resources. During construction, erosion and sediment control measures will be installed, maintained, and regularly inspected to prevent degradation of sensitive resources.
: The proposed facility is very safe, with over 10,000 similar tanks constructed over the last 70 years. The tank will be monitored and controlled remotely to observe levels within it and to make sure that it is functioning as designed. HRSD will perform routine internal inspections of the tank to verify it's condition, and maintenance will be scheduled based upon these inspections.
: The storage tank will not create odor issues. HRSD will install an odor collection and abatement system to treat the air in the tanks. Similar technologies have been proven effective with other HRSD pump stations, wastewater treatment plants, and other odor related facilities. The effluent (outgoing) air from the system will be monitored at all times, and an alarm will be sent to HRSD on-call staff in the event of odorous air detection.
: HRSD, the design team, and the selected contractor will be coordinating closely with York County to minimize impacts on traffic and pedestrians in areas near construction. County noise ordinances will be followed by identifying and dampening excessive noise-generating activities as well as vibration from equipment during construction activities.
: 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 water service should not be affected by this project.
: Equipment and materials for this project will be stored on the project site within HRSD property boundaries and should not require any additional offsite storage.
: Construction workers will park on the project site within HRSD property boundaries. Construction personnel will not be allowed to park their personal vehicles on the public streets.
: HRSD operations staff will visit the station three to four days per week to ensure proper facility operation and perform routine maintenance. Monthly and annual preventative maintenance activities will be scheduled for the entire facility and will include additional maintenance activities beyond the day-to-day operations. These additional activities will include running the facility generator for approximately two hours. All regularly scheduled maintenance will occur during our normal operating hours. Exercising the generator on a monthly basis will be scheduled after 8am. There may be times when operations staff is at the facility outside our normal operating hours to take care of unforeseen issues, but these situations should be minimal.
: The estimated cost for the project is approximately $33.5 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.

Public Information Specialist:: Shawn Maxfield
757.833.7483 (Office)

York County Contact:: Robert Krieger

Onsite Inspector (Immediate/Emergent Concern):: TBD

HRSD Project Manager:: Angie Weatherhead

Additional Information:: Projects@hrsd.com

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

Engineering Consultant Firm:: Hazen and Sawyer, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Engineering Consultant Project Lead:: Will Gibson

Contractor:: MEB General Contractors, Inc.

Contractor Project Manager:: Brandon Jones

Contractor Field Contact:: Gary Culpepper

Onsite Inspector (Immediate/Emergent Concern):: Terrance Witfield - MBP

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"Lucas Creek Pump Station Replacement"
Lucas Creek Pump Station Replacement
HRSD Capital Improvement Program Project (JR013500)

Webpage Reviewed: April 2, 2026

HRSD, your regional wastewater utility, is undertaking a project to replace its existing Lucas Creek Pump Station with a new pump station on an adjacent site. This effort will maintain the existing sanitary sewer service in the Denbigh Shores neighborhood while providing a modern, updated facility with improvements to noise, odor, and aesthetics. The new pump station will be styled to resemble a residential home, and it will contain all required equipment under a single structure. The multiple brick buildings that comprise the existing station will be demolished at the end of the project once the new pump station is in service.

Project Cost: $21.3 million

Notices

January 2026 - Construction Notice #9

November 14, 2025 - Construction Notice #8

October 2, 2025 - Traffic Advisory

September 2025 - Construction Notice #5

August 6, 2025 - Traffic Advisory

July 7, 2025 - Traffic Advisory

June 17, 2025 - Traffic Advisory

June 10, 2025 - Traffic Advisory

May 29, 2025 - Traffic Advisory

May 21, 2025 - Traffic Advisory

May 16, 2025 - Traffic Advisory

April 21, 2025 - Traffic Advisory

April 2, 2026

The contractor is continuing construction of the new pump station. The pump station is anticipated to be complete by late Summer 2026, and the remainder of the project is anticipated to be complete by Fall 2026. Flaggers will be in place to direct traffic around the work, as necessary. Access to residents will be maintained.

The work will require excavating areas of Lucas Creek Road and Old Lucas Creek Road with work concentrated around the intersection of the two streets. To minimize disruption to the surrounding community, a comprehensive traffic control plan will be implemented.

Staging:: Anticipated September 2022

Construction:: Fall 2022 - Fall 2026

Restoration:: Immediately following construction when seasonable appropriate.

: This project is a necessary part of a larger, federally-mandated program to reduce sanitary sewer overflows during rainstorms. This project will replace a 50-year-old facility to help ensure HRSD’s ability to protect public health and the environment for decades to come.
: Disruptions to traffic will be minimized, and in most cases, a single lane of traffic will be maintained. Flagging will be used to help direct traffic during construction and allow access to the Lucas Creek Road Bridge to the extent possible.
: The contractor will ensure that access to all residences 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. - 4 p.m.). However, there may be times when extended hours, work at night, or weekend work may be necessary.
: Some residences directly adjacent to the property may experience a temporary interruption of sewer service while work is performed on their sewer lateral pipes. The contractor will notify affected residences before work is performed on any laterals. Sewer service will typically 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 be required to keep the roadways free of dirt and other debris and to apply water to the site as needed to minimize dust.
: The contractor will keep some supplies on the project site within the active work zone.
: Construction workers will park within the active work zone.
: HRSD strives to eliminate odors from its facilities. The new pump station will be equipped with an odor control system designed to capture and treat odors from the pump station.
: The old pump station will be demolished after the new pump station is placed in service.
: The estimated cost for the project is $21.3 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.

Public Information Specialist:: Shawn Maxfield
757.833.7483 (Office)

HRSD Project Manager:: Ted Denny

Additional Information: Projects@hrsd.com

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

Engineering Consultant Firm:: HDR Inc., Virginia Beach, VA

Engineering Consultant Project Lead:: Chris Painter

Contractor:: Kiewit Infrastructure South Co.

Contractor Field Project Manager:: Randall Wilson

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"Boat Harbor Treatment Plant Conversion and Transmission"
Boat Harbor Treatment Plant Pump Station Conversion
Boat Harbor Treatment Plant Transmission Force Main Section 1 (Subaqueous)
Boat Harbor Treatment Plant Transmission Force Main Section 2 (Land)
HRSD Capital Improvement Program Project (BH015700, BH015710 & BH015720)

Webpage Reviewed: April 2, 2026

HRSD is closing its Boat Harbor Treatment Plant in Newport News to further reduce nutrients discharged to the James River Basin, which will support local water quality and Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts. A new pumping station facility will be constructed at the Boat Harbor location, and wastewater will be pumped to HRSD’s Nansemond Treatment Plant in Suffolk. At the Nansemond location, wastewater will be highly treated prior to discharge to the James River. A significant portion of the treated water will undergo additional advanced treatment to meet drinking water quality standards to produce SWIFT Water™. To connect HRSD’s Boat Harbor and Nansemond facilities, construction of 31,000 feet of pipe is required. The pipe varies in size from 42 inches to 54 inches. The section installed under the Newport News Shipping Channel using horizontal direction drilling is 42 inches. The pipe then expands to 54 inches before reducing back down to 48 inches as the flow enters the Nansemond Treatment Plant for further treatment.

This work includes three separate projects: Boat Harbor Pump Station Conversion, Boat Harbor Underwater Transmission Pipe Installation, and Nansemond Treatment Plant Pipe Installation. To see more information, please check below in the “Update” section for a link to each project, including FAQ’s for each.

For more information on the SWIFT process, please visit www.hrsd.com/swift.

November 5, 2025

Please access the project specific pages by clicking the links below:

This is not known at this time.

Staging:: TBD

Construction:: Late 2022 - Late 2026

Restoration:: Immediately following construction

Public Information Specialist:: Shawn Maxfield
757.833.7483 (Office)

HRSD Project Manager:: David Steele

Additional Information:: Projects@hrsd.com

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

Engineering Consultant Firm:: AECOM, Norfolk, VA

Engineering Consultant Project Lead:: David Steele

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"Boat Harbor Pump Station Conversion"
Boat Harbor Treatment Plant Pump Station Conversion
Boat Harbor Treatment Plant Pump Station Conversion Site Improvements
HRSD Capital Improvement Program Project (BH015700 & BH015701)

Webpage Reviewed: April 2, 2026

As part of the Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT) program, HRSD will pump wastewater from Newport News to its Nansemond Treatment Plant in Suffolk. At the Nansemond location, wastewater will be highly treated prior to discharge to the James River. A significant portion of the treated water will undergo additional advanced treatment to produce SWIFT Water^TM which will meet drinking water quality standards. This will further reduce nutrients discharged to the James River Basin and support local water quality and Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts. The existing Boat Harbor Treatment Plant will be closed and replaced with the Boat Harbor Pump Station.

Project Cost: Approximately $196.5 million

Notices

February 2026 - Traffic Advisory

October 2023 - Construction Notice Update #1

October 2023 - Notice to Neighbors

April 2, 2026

Construction will continue over the next few months, mostly inside the building. Work inside the building will include installing piping, HVAC, electrical components, and other mechanical equipment. A coating will also be applied to previously placed concrete, which will entail controlling humidity and temperature inside the building to acceptable limits and then spraying on the coating.

Some work installing pipes outside the building will also be performed. Work has started on Terminal Avenue, and traffic lane modifications are in place. Connections to utilities are underway or being planned.

This is not known at this time.

Staging:: Summer 2023

Construction:: Summer 2023 - Late 2026

Restoration:: Immediately following construction when seasonably appropriate.

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.

Public Information Specialist:: Shawn Maxfield
757.833.7483 (Office)

HRSD Project Manager:: David Steele

Additional Information:: Projects@hrsd.com

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

Engineering Consultant Firm:: RK&K

Engineering Consultant Project Lead:: Alex Pope

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