Project Description
The stream between the properties on East Governor Dr and Riverview Farm Park is severely eroding. The project proposes to restore approximately 885 linear feet of stream channel in the Flax Mill Creek, located along the western perimeter of the Riverview Farm Park from Menchville Rd. to Shoemaker Cir. utilizing Natural Channel Design (NCD) techniques. In addition to the stream restoration, the design will incorporate a Stormwater Management Facility (SWMF or BMP) to control site runoff before discharging to the restored stream channel. This project will allow the City to complete bank stabilization, improve stormwater runoff flow to minimize future stream bank erosion, protect subsurface utilities and prevent subsequent property loss and meet a portion of the City’s TMDL reduction goals taking credit for pollutant reduction  to the James River / Chesapeake Bay.
Project Manager
Juan Carlos Morgado Jofre
757-926-8601
morgadojofre@nnva.gov
Inspector
William Allen

How does this project serve Newport News’ citizens?

Relationship to Comprehensive Plan Themes

Schedule

Activity Start Finish % Complete
PE/Design 19-Mar-2021 01-Jul-2024
100%
PE - Preliminary 19-Mar-2021 30-Jan-2022
100%
PE - Design 31-Jan-2022 01-Jul-2024
100%
PE - Environmental 11-May-2022 26-Dec-2022
100%
PE - Public Involvement 01-Mar-2023 01-Mar-2023
100%
Right of Way 11-May-2022 30-Nov-2023
100%
ROW - Land Acquisition 11-May-2022 30-Nov-2023
100%
ROW - Utility Relocation 10-Apr-2023 28-Apr-2023
100%
Construction 22-Jul-2024 27-Apr-2026
100%
CA - Pre-Ad 22-Jul-2024 29-Jul-2024
100%
CA - Advertisement 30-Jul-2024 22-Aug-2024
100%
CA - Bid Date 23-Aug-2024 23-Aug-2024
100%
CA - Construction Award 23-Aug-2024 15-Oct-2024
100%
CA - CEI 15-Oct-2024 28-Oct-2024
100%
CA - Construction 28-Oct-2024 26-Feb-2026
100%
CA - Construction Closeout 27-Feb-2026 27-Apr-2026
100%
Project Closeout 28-Apr-2026 02-Jun-2026
42%

Comments

The construction entrance for the Governor Drive Stream Restoration & BMP project is located where the construction sign is (directly at the intersection of Lucas Creek Road and E Governor Drive). The construction entrance located around 400 feet from the project sign, located across from the Charles Elementary School Entrance on Menchville Road, is not related to this project. That construction entrance belongs to the HRSD SWIFT / HRSD JRTP ANRI projects and the construction traffic is due to HRSD Contractors accessing Well House #9. Comments or concerns regarding that project should be made to HRSD. 08/28/2025

Map

Contracts

Contract Name Contractor/Consultant Start Finish Contract Amount Paid To Date
Governor Dr. Channel Stabilization Preliminary Design Wetlands Studies and Solutions, Inc. 23-Mar-2021 31-Dec-2021 $69,858.00 $65,040.26
Flexamat Procurement - Emergency Repair FERGUSON US HOLDINGS INC 20-Dec-2021 30-Dec-2021 $8,248.06 $8,248.06
Governor Dr. Channel Stabilization Design Wetlands Studies and Solutions, Inc. 02-Feb-2022 30-Jun-2027 $308,277.26 $260,774.93
EQR - Contractor Environmental Quality Resources, LLC 28-Oct-2024 26-Jan-2026 $2,460,894.29 $2,338,307.31
Governor Drive Testing and Inspections GEOTECHNICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND TESTING 12-Nov-2024 30-Jun-2025 $35,914.91 $34,559.52

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