Norfolk VA Initiates Plan To Mitigate SLR And Storm Surge Damage; This Phase Will Cost $1.4 Billion

[hatrack]

NORFOLK, Va. - The City of Norfolk is one step closer to reducing its risk of flooding. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the City of Norfolk, has reached a major milestone in the Coastal Storm Risk Management study. After three years of research, it is ready to go before Congress for authorization. The project moves onto the next phase with the approval and signature of Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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Officials are recommending a $1.4 billion project. It will include four storm surge barriers, nearly eight miles of floodwall, one mile of levee, 11 tide gates and seven pump and power stations.

All areas across the city were taken into consideration during the study, but the biggest changes will be seen near waterways that flood a lot.

Four areas across the city were seen as the most vulnerable: Ghent-Downtown-Harbor Park along the Elizabeth River, Ocean View near Pretty Lake, the area surrounding the Lafayette River as well as Broad Creek near the Elizabeth River.

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https://wtkr.com/2019/03/04/plans-to-make-norfolk-more-resilient-to-flooding-approved-to-go-before-congress/

[underpants]

1. BUILD THE WALL!

Grew up not far from there. I don't remember flooding being THAT much of a problem u til very recently.

[littlemissmartypants]

2. The battle is lost, I fear.

https://pilotonline.com/news/local/environment/article_6a9b9776-6fe7-11e8-b5b5-d3e0ef208a3f.html

848 Hampton Roads homes could be underwater by 2030, scientists say.
By Katherine Hafner
The Virginian-Pilot
Jun 18, 2018