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.

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