The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District announces the Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Virginia Beach Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study. The feasibility study will formulate and evaluate plans to address coastal storm risk problems and opportunities in the City of Virginia Beach.  One of the projects recommended for the Bayfront region is a storm surge gate system shown above.  

The public is invited to submit comments on the study through June 30, 2026. Comments may be submitted during the public comment period via email to: vbcsrm@usace.army.mil or via mail to Justine Woodward, USACE Norfolk District at Fort Norfolk, 803 Front St., Norfolk, VA 23510. 

The USACE is also holding virtual meetings on June 10^th and June 15^th .  In addition to the virtual meetings, an in-person meeting is scheduled for June 17^th at Cox HS.  

More information can be found here Virginia Beach CSRM