This project will convey untreated residential, commercial, and roadway runoff through a stormwater treatment system to improve water quality of the contributing stormwater runoff.
Construction started in March 2024. The constructed wetland area has been excavated. 90% of the new storm piping has been installed. The wooden walkway to the floating dock has been installed. The remainder of the project, including installation of the floating dock, the gangway from the walkway to the floating dock, parking lot, picnic shelter, and final grading of the constructed wetland is anticipated to be completed by May. This project is funded by Capital Improvement Project (CIP) 100161.
The benefits to the receiving channel’s ecosystem includes:
Additionally, this project will contribute to the City’s requirement under the Chesapeake Bay total maximum daily load.
This project will direct stormwater along Princess Anne Road through an underground water quality improvement structure, which will remove trash, sediment, and phosphorus. This flow is then directed through a constructed wetland that captures additional sediment and debris, as well as removing phosphorus and nitrogen before it drains into the eastern branch of the Elizabeth River.
Project Cost
Design Cost
$190,000
Acquisition:
$55,000
Construction Cost:
$1,585,000
Total:
$1,830,000
Project Schedule
Design:
July 2023 to August 2023 (Complete)
Acquisition:
November 2017 to November 2022 (Complete)
Construction:
March 2024 to November 2025
Project Pollutant Removal Benefits
Total phosphorus removal:
10 pounds per year
Total nitrogen removal:
23 pounds per year
Total suspended solids removal:
5,000 pounds per year
