The County’s Land Acquisition Division is currently obtaining the necessary easements for this project. The engineering consultant is currently obtaining permits and working on the 95% Design and Envision application, with completion of both expected in January 2026.
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
Map of the Jones Point Facilities Rehabilitation project.
Project Phase
Easement acquisition is begun in Summer 2025 and be completed in Spring 2026. The 95% Design drawings and Envision application are currently being prepared with submittal expected in Winter 2026.
Project Benefits
Construction of a new pump station to replace the old one. The new pump station will handle 1.48 million gallons of sewage per day, which should be enough until 2045 and possibly longer.
Improved odor control.
Noise reduction.
Improved reliability.
Prevention of sewer overflows.
Construction of a new force main.
Construction of an access road that will serve both the pump station and the Huntington Levee.
Project will utilize Envision sustainability framework with a goal of obtaining Envision Silver verification.
Timeline
35% Design Completion: Complete
70% Design Completion: Complete
Land (Easement) Acquisition Start: Summer 2025
Land (Easement) Acquisition End: Spring 2026
95% Design Completion: Winter 2026
Bid Ready Documents: Spring 2026
Construction Bid Advertisement: Summer 2026
Construction Contract Award: Fall 2026
Construction Notice-to-Proceed: Fall 2026
Construction Substantial Completion: Spring 2028
What to Expect
While the project is being planned, people might see survey teams and engineers gathering information in the area. There are two community meetings planned to present the design. The first meeting was held March 20, 2025. Property owners who need to grant easements will be contacted by a Fairfax County agent in mid-2025. Construction is expected to start in Fall 2026 and be complete by Spring 2028.
Project Cost and Funding Source
Construction for this project is expected to cost $8.6 million. Funding for this project comes from sewer use and connection fees paid by people using and connecting to the sewer system.
presentations
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.