Current Status

The Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) was received in November 2023 with associated storm models and is currently under review by the Stormwater Engineering Center.

Purpose of the Project

This project is part of the Central Resort District Flood Protection Program Master Project. 

It includes study, design, property acquisition, and construction of storm drainage system improvements at the intersection of 21st Street and Baltic Avenue and a new storm drainpipe system to direct stormwater from the intersection to the existing 16th Street stormwater pump station. 

Significant drainage improvements may need to be incorporated into the existing 16th Street stormwater pump station to accommodate the new storm drainpipe system connection and the additional drainage area.

This project is connected to CIP 100062, Central Resort District Drainage Improvements, and CIP 100061, Central Resort District - 24th Street Culvert. 

All 3 projects will be evaluated together to study the hydraulics between Beach Garden Park, the 16th Street Pump Station, and the culverts at Old Virginia Beach Boulevard, Parks Avenue near the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) and 24th Street.

Quick Facts

Project Cost

Design:

$3,300,000

Site Acquisition:

$1,500,000

Public Utility Adjustments:

$700,000

Construction:

$9,500,000

Total:

$15,000,000

Project Schedule

Design:

April 2023 through May 2028

Site Acquisition:

July 2025 through July 2027

Public Utility Adjustments:

August 2028 through September 2032

Construction:

August 2028 through September 2032

Project Contacts

Please contact the Stormwater Engineering Center with any questions or concerns regarding the Oceanfront Watershed and stormwater-related activities and assessment. 

Questions or concerns regarding the Flood Protection Program projects can be directed to Project Manager Robert Sherman, P.E. at (757) 385-1696 or rasherman@vbgov.com.

The Flood Protection Program’s Monthly Status Reports, including project-specific information, can be found on the Flood Prevention Bond Referendum Oversight Board’s page.