DPWES Projects

The Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) builds and maintains safe, reliable infrastructure that protects public health and the environment, improves quality of life for residents. Capital Facilities refers to the construction of publicly-funded governmental facility projects such as libraries, courts, police and fire stations, and infrastructure improvement projects such as roads, sanitary sewer extensions, walkways, bus stop shelters and storm water management improvement projects.

Spotlight Projects

DPWES has selected the following projects to provide detailed information regarding background, benefits, and what to expect.

Project Name Image Description Type District *
Accotink Creek Tributary at Carrleigh Parkway Accotink Creek Tributary at Carrleigh Parkway The project will restore approximately 2,400 linear feet of unstable stream channel to minimize erosion and sediment loss, protect public infrastructure, and enhance site ecology. Stormwater Projects Braddock District
Accotink Gravity Sewer Improvements Project Accotink Gravity Sewer Improvements Project The county has been studying future flow projections for the northern Fairfax County area and has compared these projections to current available capacity. Wastewater Projects Hunter Mill District
Accotink Pump Station Rehabilitation Accotink Pump Station Rehabilitation The Accotink Pump Station Rehabilitation project is being completed as part of a program that evaluates current station condition and capacity. Wastewater Projects Mount Vernon District
Big Rocky Run Downstream of Braddock Road Big Rocky Run Downstream of Braddock Road This project seeks to restore up to 3,800 linear feet of stream and tributaries to Big Rocky Run within Rocky Run Stream Valley Park between Braddock Road and Awbrey Patent Drive. Stormwater Projects Sully District
Chowan Avenue Stormwater Improvement Project Chowan Avenue Stormwater Improvement Project This project seeks to improve stormwater conveyance and alleviate structural flooding in the Chowan Avenue neighborhood. Stormwater Projects Mason District
Covanta Force Main Replacement Covanta Force Main Replacement The work to be completed for the Covanta Force Main Replacement project consists of replacing approximately 2,600 LF of the existing 8” Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP) force main with 8” HDPE from the Covanta Pump Station valve vault to the Lorton Road’s ROW. Wastewater Projects Mount Vernon District
Dead Run at Georgetown Pike Stream Restoration Dead Run at Georgetown Pike Stream Restoration The project includes restoration of approximately 5,600 linear feet of Dead Run, its tributaries, stormwater outfalls and the floodplain within the stream valley between Churchill Road and Georgetown Pike. Stormwater Projects Dranesville District
Dogue Creek at Old Mill Road Dogue Creek at Old Mill Road The project will restore approximately 2,800 linear feet of stream channel. The existing channel is unstable as evidenced by raw stream banks and the widening stream channel. Stormwater Projects Mount Vernon District
Fairview Fire Station Fairview Fire Station The new Fairview Fire Station is a 2-story, 12,500 SF, 3-bay station located at 5600 Burke Centre Parkway, Fairfax Station, Virginia. The new fire station will replace the existing station and a temporary facility will be located at 11112 Chapel Road. Building Projects Springfield District
Franconia Governmental Center and Kingstowne Regional Library Project Franconia Governmental Center and Kingstowne Regional Library Project This new, combined facility will be approximately 90,000 square feet and offer structured parking and easy access. It will house the Franconia Police Station in approximately 28,000 square feet, the Franconia District Supervisor’s Office in ... Building Projects Franconia District

Find Projects and Stay Informed

DPWES has selected the following projects to spotlight with detailed information regarding background, benefits, and what to expect. Not all projects are included in the spotlight project list. View all active capital projects by district by visiting Capital Project Summary Reports.

To find the solicitation and bid opportunities and results for Fairfax County capital projects, visit Doing Business | Public Works and Environmental Services.

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