Essex Court

Stream Restoration Project - March 2016
Scope of Work
This project consists of the stabilization of outfalls and stream banks to reduce erosion caused by uncontrolled runoff from the upstream cemetery and Scott’s Pond neighborhood. This project will provide stabilization to the eroding stream and protect adjacent properties from undermining due to erosion. Additionally, this stream restoration will provide significant water quality benefits and contribute to meeting the County’s permit obligations for the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (CBTMDL) requirements.
Status of Project
An environmental investigation and engineering design has been completed by Stantec/Williamsburg Environmental Group. Stormwater Local Assistance Fund (SLAF) grant applications were submitted to the DEQ in October 2014. A grant of $91,800 was awarded to James City County for the project. Design was completed June 2015 and approval is pending a final review. The project was put out for bid in September 2015 and the contract was awarded to Angler Environmental Services in October 2015. Work began at the end of November 2015 and was completed on time and under budget in early February 2016.

Schedule
  • Site Plan Complete - 100%
  • Bidding Phase - August 2015
  • Construction Phase - Nov. 2015 - Feb. 2016
Budget
  • $322K
  • STANTEC Consulting Engineers - $45,240
  • Contract Amount and percent completed - $35,287 - 78%
  • Angler Environmental Services, Inc. - $211,955
  • Contract Amount and percent completed - $211,955 - 100%
Milestones
  • Design is complete.
  • Final submittal for plan approval has been submitted
  • All easements have been obtained
  • Grant funding secured
  • Meet with stakeholders concerning drainage, construction and access easements
  • Site plan approved
  • Corps of Engineer Permit received
  • Land Disturbing Permit issued
  • VDOT land use permit issued
  • Bids due Oct. 6, 2015
  • Board consideration Oct. 20, 2015
  • Notice to proceed Nov. 2015
  • Construction commenced Nov. 2015
  • Construction completed Feb. 2016
Next Steps
  • Monitor stream restoration
Project Issues
  • The necessary work will need to be performed in an environmentally sensitive area.
  • Northern long-eared bat time of year restrictions.
  • Site work in winter conditions.