The project is currently in the analysis/conceptual design phase, which is scheduled to be completed in December 2016. The next steps will include presenting the concept plan to the public for input, preparing the design documents, advertising, and constructing the individual phases as available funds allow.
In addition, a separate study was prepared to determine if check valves or tide gates could be installed at critical locations as an interim measure. The interim study was issued on June 18, 2013. The Bayfront Advisory Committee (BAC) was briefed on June 20, 2013. The interim study and BAC presentation are available by clicking on the below hyperlinks. Authorization to design and construct the proposed interim measures was issued on September 3, 2013. Installation of check valves at 5 locations in the Lynnhaven Colony Tidally Adjacent area occurred early 2014. Construction of 3 sluice gates along the Cape Henry Ditch is was completed June 2017 after detailed engineering and obtaining environmental permits. While these interim measures are able to offer some level of tidal flood protection, there are limitations at which point overland tidal flooding will occur and the low-lying areas cannot be protected.