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Seventeenth Street project wins viable bid; $48.8 million TIP funding to cover utility and streetscape overhaul
Summary
City staff told council a low bid of $42.7 million fits the $48.8 million Tourist Investment Program allocation; the multi-year project will put utilities underground, widen sidewalks and install bike facilities while phasing construction to keep lanes open wherever possible.
City staff briefed the Virginia Beach City Council on the Seventeenth Street Improvements project and recommended moving toward construction after a low bid that fits the project’s current funding.
“I'm happy to report we have a successful viable bid within our funding available for Seventeenth Street,” Emily Archer, economic development deputy director, told council. Archer said the project is fully funded in the current capital plan by the Tourist Investment Program (TIP) at $48.8 million; the low bid received April 30 was $42.7 million.
The presentation described the work as a comprehensive reconstruction of an aging corridor that includes narrow…
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