Project Background

The Jones Point Pump Station can pump 1.43 million gallons of water daily. It is located at 5840 Cameron Run Terrace, Alexandria, Virginia, 22303. The pump station was built in 1972 and remodeled in 1997. As the pump station and its pipes get older, they need upgrades to keep working properly. Past studies have shown that there are significant maintenance problems with the aging equipment.

Existing Conditions

Existing Pump Station

Existing Pump Station Pumps and Piping

Existing Pump Station Sump Pit

Project Description

The Jones Point Facilities Rehabilitation project will build a new pump station and force main to replace the old ones. Because of the difficulties with the current location, the new pump station will be built nearby on land owned by Fairfax County. The new station and pipes will be designed to handle sewage flow needs up to the year 2045 and beyond. It will have a capacity of 1.48 million gallons per day. A new access road will also be built to reach the pump station and provide an alternate route to the Huntington Levee access road.   Permanent and temporary easements will be required for this project.  This project will apply Envision sustainability framework, with Envision Silver verification being pursued for this project. Envision was developed by the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) and is a tool for evaluating and rating projects based on social, economic, and environmental benefits. Download the Envision Climate Threat Analysis of the Jones Point Facilities Rehabilitation Project. More information about Envision can be found on ISI’s website at Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure.

Project Location

Address: 5840 Cameron Run Terrace, Alexandria, VA 22303

Project Phase

Easement acquisition began in Summer 2025 and is expected to be completed in Summer 2026.  The 95% Design drawings were submitted by the engineering consultant in early January 2026.  Submittal of the Envision application is currently expected in late Spring 2026.

Timeline

• 35% Design Completion: Complete
• 70% Design Completion: Complete
• Land (Easement) Acquisition Start: Summer 2025
• Land (Easement) Acquisition End:  Summer 2026
• 95% Design Completion: Complete
• Bid Ready Documents: Summer 2026
• Construction Bid Advertisement: Late Summer 2026
• Construction Contract Award: Late Fall 2026
• Construction Notice-to-Proceed: Winter 2027
• Construction Substantial Completion: Summer 2028
   

What to Expect

While the project is being designed, people might see survey teams and engineers gathering information in the area. There were two community meetings planned to present the design. The first meeting was held March 20, 2025. The second meeting will be held April 30, 2026.  Property owners who need to grant easements were contacted by a Fairfax County agent in mid-2025. Construction is expected to start in Winter 2027 and be completed in Summer 2028.

Project Cost and Funding Source

Construction for this project is expected to cost $9.9 million. Funding for this project comes from sewer use and connection fees paid by people using and connecting to the sewer system.

Presentation to the Community

The first of two planned community outreach meetings was held Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 7 p.m. on Microsoft Teams.

• Jones Point Facilities Rehabilitation Community Meeting Presentation, March 20, 2025
   

The second community outreach meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 7:00 PM on Microsoft Teams.  To receive a link to this online meeting, please email Natasha Schmidt and include your name, address, and phone number in the email.

Contact

For questions about the project, please contact project manager Natasha Schmidt, call 703-324-5080, TTY 711, or call 571-407-4529.