Central Resort District
Projects aimed at improving stormwater management and alleviating widespread flooding in the Central Beach District are being planned.
City Council received an overview and update on the project on May 27. To reduce impacts and manage costs, work is planned to roll out in phases. Each phase is designed to bring immediate benefits to specific flood-prone areas.
View the City Council PresentationThe Central Resort project area is over 600 acres, extending from Atlantic Avenue to the east, Birdneck Road to the west, Laskin Road to the north, and 17th Street to the south.
Three projects are planned as part of the Flood Protection Program:
- Central Resort District Drainage Improvements which include new stormwater pipes, tide gate, pump station, storage, and ocean outfall.
- 24th Street Culvert which will replace the existing small pipe with a multi-barrel large pipe and improve conveyance at Old Virginia Beach Road and Parks Avenue.
- 21st Street & Baltic Avenue Drainage Improvements which will redirect stormwater north or west with a small pump station.
Anticipated Schedule
The anticipated timeline is as of June 2025 and it is subject to change.
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Early-to-mid 2026: Design-build RFQ advertisement
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Early-to-mid 2027: Design-builder selected
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Mid-to-late 2029: Construction starts
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Mid-to-late 2032: Construction completion