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 *
Paul Spring Branch at Sherwood Hall Stream Restoration Paul Spring Branch at Sherwood Hall Stream Restoration This project will restore about 12,000 feet of Paul Spring Branch and the North Fork of Little Hunting Creek, tributaries, stormwater outfalls and the floodplain within the stream valley between Mason Hill Drive, Sherwood Hall Road and Collingwood Road. Stormwater Projects Mount Vernon District
Penn Daw Fire Station, Emergency and Supportive Housing Penn Daw Fire Station, Emergency and Supportive Housing As planning developed on the Penn Daw Fire Station, the Hybla Valley Nursery site became available and was found to be an advantageous location for the new fire station. The location on Beacon Hill Road allows first responders direct access to emergencies Building Projects Mount Vernon District
Pike Branch at Wilton Road Stream Stabilization Pike Branch at Wilton Road Stream Stabilization The project will restore approximately 1,300 linear feet of stream channel in the Cameron Run Watershed. Stormwater Projects Franconia District
Pimmit Run at George C. Marshall Drive Stream Restoration Project Pimmit Run at George C. Marshall Drive Stream Restoration Project The project will restore approximately 2,000 linear feet of degraded natural channel of Pimmit Run and approximately 300 linear feet of outfall leading to it. Stormwater Projects Providence District
Piney Branch Tributary at Freda Drive Piney Branch Tributary at Freda Drive This project will restore approximately 1500 feet of a tributary to Piney Branch, with the intention of improving stormwater conveyance, protecting infrastructure, and reconnecting to the natural floodplain. Stormwater Projects Hunter Mill District
Piney Run Tributary at Lamplighter Way Piney Run Tributary at Lamplighter Way The project will restore about 1,200 linear feet of natural stream channel and protect sanitary sewer infrastructure and private property near Lamplighter Way in Reston. Stormwater Projects Hunter Mill District
Pohick Interceptor Rehabilitation Phase 1 Pohick Interceptor Rehabilitation Phase 1 This project will rehabilitate approximately 6,500 linear feet of aging critical large diameter sanitary sewer pipelines and associated manhole structures. The project will use trenchless cured-in-place (CIPP) method. Wastewater Projects
Pohick Large Diameter Rehabilitation Phase II Pohick Large Diameter Rehabilitation Phase II This project is the rehabilitation of the Pohick Sewer Tunnel and its associated manholes. Wastewater Projects Mount Vernon District
Rabbit Branch Tributary at Hickory Farms Rabbit Branch Tributary at Hickory Farms This project seeks to restore approximately 1500 linear feet of a tributary of Rabbit Branch in the Pohick Creek Watershed. Reconnecting the floodplain and stabilizing eroded slopes. Stormwater Projects Braddock District
Ravenwood Park Neighborhood Stormwater Improvement Project Study Ravenwood Park Neighborhood Stormwater Improvement Project Study This study will utilize PCSWMM one-dimensional and two-dimensional integrated modeling to analyze stormwater management in the Ravenwood Park neighborhood of Falls Church. Stormwater Projects Mason 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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