Quarterly CIP report: recycling centers mobilize, multiple stream restorations advance and EPA‑funded waterline in Broad Run Farms moves forward

County project managers presented the third‑quarter FY2025 capital improvement program report covering January–March updates for multiple capital projects across departments.

Recycling and solid waste DGS staff said the Northwest Recycling Drop‑Off Center in Lovettsville remains on a renewed lease through July 2027 while permitting and site planning continue. Construction crews mobilized April 7 on the Eastern Loudoun and Sterling recycling centers; DGS anticipates summer completion for Sterling, with both projects funded by the county’s plastic bag tax.

Staff also reported that a construction and demolition disposal (CDD) cell at the landfill that had been listed as delayed has resolved warranty issues and should be closed out in the next quarter.

Stream restoration, ponds and wetlands DGS highlighted several stream and stormwater projects funded in part by the State Stormwater Local Assistance Fund (SLAF) grants. Key projects presented included: - Riverbend stream restoration: approximately 3,100 linear feet, on budget and slightly ahead of schedule, about $4 million total cost with roughly 50 percent funded by SLAF; completion anticipated summer 2025. - Conklin Park stream restoration: about 1,500 linear feet and an estimated $2.8 million cost; design expected this month with construction planned for winter 2026; 50 percent SLAF funding. - Ashburn 4‑bay pond retrofit: DGS described this as an approximately $4.2 million retrofit, 50 percent SLAF funded; construction targeted for September to avoid HOA July 4 events. - Horsepen stream restoration: a major restoration spanning roughly 6,500 linear feet with a current cost estimate near $7.8 million and SLAF supporting about half the cost; design expected to complete April 2026. - A constructed wetland (JC707) in the Conklin area: roughly $1.6 million, designed to provide nutrient credits and water‑quality benefits; permitting finished and bid documents in drafting for fall 2025 construction.

Water and utility projects DGS briefed the committee on the Broad Run Farms waterline extension: the EPA is implementing a federally funded portion of the project to connect houses in the defined plume area; the county is funding an additional connection opportunity for about 300 other homes. DGS staff said the EPA confirmed funding is obligated and the EPA‑managed work was not expected to be affected by federal budget activity; EPA planned mobilization and work in late spring/early summer.

DGS also outlined the Peony Springs/Waterford interconnection project (wastewater piping and shared well infrastructure) and said Loudoun Water was ready to begin field surveys in May–June; public outreach materials are being prepared.

Electric vehicle chargers and facilities Staff said nine of the first 10 funded public EV charging projects are installed and in use; the government center site remains to be completed because additional power is required. DGS noted upfront costs per charger can range widely (staff cited $40,000–$250,000) depending on needed electrical infrastructure; the county will conduct more detailed engineering before committing to the remaining phase‑1 public sites.

DTCI and other facility updates DTCI staff provided facility and transportation highlights: Fire & Rescue Station 7 nearing final FF&E installation, the county fire training facility and MH/SA crisis receiving center under construction, and multiple bus stops and pedestrian projects moved into construction.

Committee questions and staff responses Supervisors pressed staff on timing for projects that show land‑acquisition or utility delays (e.g., Dulles West, Arcola, Northstar) and officials discussed coordination with neighboring jurisdictions on collector roads and interchange planning. Committee members also raised accessibility and ADA placement questions for EV chargers; staff said ADA and parking assessments are being integrated into the charger siting plans and some sites will require additional parking planning.

No committee action was requested on the quarterly report; staff will return with further updates.