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 will provide for the study, design, and construction of storm drain improvements to address drainage inadequacies in the Northwest Dome Subwatershed, the Southeast Dome Subwatershed, the Virginia Beach Convention Center Subwatershed, and the 2nd Precinct Subwatershed.

  • The project area is approximately 304 acres and extends from approximately Atlantic Avenue along the east, the convention center to the west, 23rd Street to the north, and 17th Street to the south.
  • The improvements will include but are not limited to, stormwater collection system improvements, stormwater pump stations, ocean outfall systems, and tidal backflow prevention devices.
  • This project will build upon the alternative concept of draining most of the project area through tidal waters from MOCA to the waterbody located adjacent to Kilborne Court/Beach Garden Park (south of Laskin Road). The waterbody drains by gravity under Laskin Road and potentially can be pumped into the Atlantic Ocean during high tidal events and extreme rainfall events.
  • It will be constructed in multiple phases coordinating the drainage improvements with the future development of the Central Resort District.

Quick Facts

Project Cost

Design:

$11,700,000

Site Acquisition:

$5,400,000

Public Utility Adjustments:

$6,000,000

Construction:

$69,700,000

Total:

$92,800,000

Project Schedule

Design:

April 2023 through May 2028

Site Acquisition:

August 2025 through November 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.