Cross street Vale Rd and Newton St project location
Project Update: June 10, 2025
The design phase has reached 70%, and meetings with major utilities and VDOT are taking place to ensure utility conflicts are avoided and apply for permits. The Lakevale Estates Home Owner’s Association has been contacted about the current design and impacts to the neighborhood.
Project Background
The Lakevale Estates Collections system was identified as in need of a capacity increase to handle flows in the neighborhood.
Project Description
The Lakevale Estates Collection Improvements project aims to increase the capacity of the system downstream of the Lakevale Estates Pump Station in order to increase capacity to mitigate current and future risk of sewer surcharging. The current project scope includes replacement of the existing gravity sewer, between manhole 037-4-003 (near 2419 Newton Street) and manhole 038-03-011 (near 9829 Vale Road), with larger diameter pipe using open-cut construction.
Project Location
The project is located in the Providence and Hunter Mill Districts and the Difficult Run watershed near Vale Rd.
Existing Pump Station and Forcemain Location
The project area consists of Newton Street and Vale Rd and ends at Flint Hill Elementary School.
Project Phase
We are currently in the design phase and have received a draft of the 70% design, which is being reviewed by utilities and permitting agencies. A copy of the 70% design is available upon request.
Project Benefits
It is expected the improvements will serve the surrounding community for at least the next 50 years. The Lakevale Estates Collection Improvements project will:
Prevent costly emergency repairs.
Provide residents with safe, reliable utility infrastructure.
Reduce risks to public health and the environment.
Timeline
Design phase and utility coordination Summer through Fall 2025
Community Update to Lakevale Estates HOA Summer 2025
Permits expected Fall of 2025
Construction Contract Bidding and Acceptance Expected Winter 2025
Construction is Estimated for Summer of 2026
What to Expect
70% Design has been received. Community outreach to the HOA is taking place.
During construction expect traffic detours that will be updated as construction moves through the area.
Contact
For more information, please email elizabeth.merin@fairfaxcounty.gov Engineer II, Wastewater Design and Construction Division, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, or call 703-324-5111, TTY 711.