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Water and sewer projects progress: new tank full, Pork Creek forcemain, lead-service replacements planned
Summary
Public utilities and JMT reported a newly filled 2,000,000-gallon tank, wrapping construction on a water-line extension and booster pump station, Pork Creek forcemain due summer 2026, and lead-service replacement planning with a $3.4 million grant close-out underway; multiple projects aim for construction in 2026.
A consultant for Petersburg public utilities summarized progress on multiple water and sewer capital projects during the Jan. 6 council work session.
The presentation said two projects — a water-line extension with a booster pump station off South Crater in the Port (Poor) Creek area and a new 2,000,000-gallon storage tank off Frontage Road — are substantially complete; the tank is full and functioning. Several projects are underway or entering construction bidding: the Pork Creek forcemain (construction projected to complete summer 2026), the Mount Vernon tank replacement (VDH construction permit received), and Mount Vernon booster station advertisement and bidding planned for January.
The lead service line inventory and replacement program is moving toward construction after staff submitted paperwork to the Virginia Department of Health to close on a $3,400,000 grant for the replacement phase; if additional funding is awarded, the replacement work could extend through winter 2029. Officials said Wagner Road water main extensions and a Prince George emergency interconnect are scheduled for design and bidding in 2026, and Port Creek accelerated sewer rehabilitation is under study and funding confirmation with DEQ.
Project teams noted some work will be phased to limit road impacts and that trenchless crossings are planned where appropriate to avoid major road closures. Council asked for details about Wagner Road alignment and impacts on businesses; staff said the initial work will be on the casino side (west) and some work may require lane reductions or night operations to minimize disruption.
The consultant emphasized they are actively seeking and confirming funding for several projects and coordinating with state agencies. Several items noted tentative schedules through 2026 and beyond depending on funding.
