HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, in coordination with the City of Newport News, is planning a project in your neighborhood to replace the existing HRSD sanitary sewer pipelines that are nearing the end of their useful life. This replacement project will also improve the system’s performance and ensure continued, reliable sewer service in the future. The answers to some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are provided here.
Project Overview
HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, in coordination with the City of Newport News, is planning a project in your neighborhood to replace the existing HRSD Lucas Creek Pump Station and its associated sewer lines that are nearing the end of their useful life. This replacement project will also improve the sewer system’s performance and ensure continued, reliable sewer service in the future. The answers to some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are provided here.
--Work to Begin--
HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, is planning to clear the utility easement adjacent to your neighborhood. This clearing will occur in the grassy area behind properties on Tyler Avenue; in the picture below, it is the highlighted area where the green line is. This clearing needs to be done so that access to the HRSD sewer pipe can be maintained. Clearing is scheduled to begin on August 12, 2022 and should take place between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday – Friday.
--Temporary Shutdown of City’s Scenic Pier and Overlook --
HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, will begin work to install modifications to the City’s scenic pier and overlook access. This work should take place primarily between the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday – Friday.
--Restoration Work to Begin--
HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, will begin work to perform restoration work at Anderson Park South, including the basketball court. This work should take place primarily between the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday – Friday.
NEWPORT NEWS – The Potomac Aquifer Recharge Oversight Committee meeting scheduled for Friday, January 21, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. has been canceled due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions. An updated public meeting notice will be posted once the meeting is rescheduled.
NEWPORT NEWS -- HRSD will hold its annual meeting to review the status of the Integrated Plan/Regional Wet Weather Management Plan (RWWMP) at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2022. The meeting will include information about the extensive cooperation between HRSD and the localities it serves, as well as steps residents of the region can take to protect area waterways.
--Notice of Ongoing Work--
HRSD, your regional wastewater treatment utility, continues work to implement the Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow Program (SWIFT) at the James River Treatment Plant. Test piling will occur intermittently on HRSD’s James River Treatment Plant property. This work should take place primarily between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday. This work will commence during the day on December 12th and run intermittently until Thursday, December 30th.