Council hears updates on Northern Accomack utility master plan, natural gas feasibility, and dredging progress

Aug 26, 2026

County staff reported progress on the Northern Accomack Utility Master Plan with Kimley‑Horn and said a contract with Chesapeake Utilities to study natural gas feasibility and design is finalized; staff also said the Slough Gut dredging project is more than 50% complete.

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County staff reported ongoing work with consultant Kimley‑Horn on the Northern Accomack Utility Master Plan and said final content is being mapped ahead of a Nov. 4 work session. Staff added that the contract with Chesapeake Utilities to begin feasibility and potential design work on natural gas service in the area has been finalized, though substantive activities had not yet started.

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