Project Summary
Phase: Planning
Status: Active
Location: Potomac West
Managing Dept.: Project Implementation
Sponsor Dept.: Transportation & Environmental Services
Project Description
The City of Alexandria is planning to install additional storm sewer infrastructure to reduce flooding north of E. Mason Ave. The project was identified following an investigation of the storm drain networks, flooding issues and drainage patterns. The improvements proposed as a result of this study include extending the storm sewer and installing additional storm sewer inlets to increase storm water capture.
Note: The feasibility of this project and the proposed solutions are dependent on the Hooffs Run Culvert Bypass project.
Funding
Project Budget: $60,000
CIP Section: Stormwater Management
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Schedule
Note: Work on this project has not yet started. The following schedule is preliminary and subject to change.
- Planning: July 2025 - July 2026
- Design: July 2026 - July 2027
- Construction: July 2027 - July 2028
Planning
Planning Overview
This project is scheduled to start planning in FY26. There is currently no active work taking place on this project.
SPONSOR PROGRAM
This project is part of the Flood Action Alexandria program. In response to more frequent, intense climate-change-induced storm events, the City of Alexandria launched Flood Action Alexandria, a multipronged program to help address flooding issues in our community.