21st Street & Baltic Avenue Drainage Improvements
These drainage improvements will redirect stormwater north or west with a small pump station.
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.