Category Archives: Safety

Lynnhaven Inlet Dredging to Begin in 30 days. Sand to be placed on Ocean Park Beach.

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According to an email City staff sent to Mrs. Dorinda Ennis of 3356 on the Bay, the Lynnhaven Inlet dredging, which was scheduled to take place last year but was delayed because of funding problems, will start within the next 30 days.  Please see the City staff email below

According to David Jarman….

Here is the feedback from our Coastal Group that handles the dredging work:

  • The Corps inlet contract has been awarded.   Notice to proceed will be issued 9/10/2013 and work will begin within 30 days.  The dredged sand will be placed on the Ocean Park Beach.  Project completion is anticipated by the end of February.  If necessary, truck hauling from the boat ramp stockpile to the Ocean Park Beach will be available once the Corps dredging project is complete.  This work would begin in March and last for a few weeks, again as needed.
  • Crab Creek bids were opened two weeks ago, work will begin in November, with completion by the end of March.

Nor ‘easter coverage at Lynnhaven Boat Ramp & washed up buoy #5

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The walkway under the Lesner at the beloved Lynnhaven Boat Ramp & Beach Facility was damaged again.

Video including damage at WTKR.com.

National Weather Service page including forecast, coastal advisories and more.

Washed up on Ocean Park beach! Photo Credit: Trista Riley Imrich of LRNow

Washed up on Ocean Park beach! Yes, the USCG was notified.
Photo Credit: Trista Riley Imrich of LRNow

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To put it in perspective.

3 people injured in crash on Shore Drive in Va. Beach – Thurs. Sept. 26th at 8:30pm

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The Virginian-Pilot is reporting that 3 people were injured in a crash tonight.  To read the article, please click here

Public Meeting on Stormwater Management Program and Floodplain Ordinance Set for Sept. 26

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More at VBGOV.com:

The meeting agenda will include the following:

· The Floodplain Ordinance is being changed to meet the most recent FEMA requirements. An overview of the changes will be presented by city staff.

· Stormwater Management Program changes, including a revised ordinance and technical design criteria, are required by state law.

“Staff will continue to brainstorm ideas with the stakeholders and the contractor (once determined) in order to try to find a resolution to this issue.” Phase 3 construction of Lesner Bridge.

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The following information has been received from the city about bicycle and pedestrian access on the Lesner during construction: “Public Works staff has been coordinating with Mr. Wayne Wilcox, who is the City’s liaison to the BTAC. Although several options have been explored to provide temporary pedestrian and bicycle access across the bridge, during Phase 3 of construction, staff has not found a safe, buildable and economically-feasible solution. Phase 3 is the critical phase because the entire width of the bridge is needed to handle the four lanes of traffic, and there is no additional space for a sidewalk or a bike lane. Staff will continue to brainstorm ideas with the stakeholders and the contractor (once determined) in order to try to find a resolution to this issue.”

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Latest news about construction at SDCC.info.

Man exposes himself to 2 girls on bike path.

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From Cape Story Neighborhood Watch:

The following received from a resident on Beech St.

On Tuesday, at approximately 2:30pm, two teenage girls disembarked from the school bus.

They stopped to talk before parting ways at the bike path.

A white male in his mid-40’s walked past them on the bike path with his private parts exposed.

When my daughter started walking down the bike path toward home, he turned around and followed her.

She ran back to her friend and they ran to the friend’s home where an adult was waiting.

Police were called and a report was filed.

The man was wearing black athletic shorts, a gray t-shirt, white walking shoes and knee socks. He had no facial hair.

Please remember to call 911 if you see a crime in action and call 385-5000, option 1, to report crimes after they have occurred or to report any suspicious activity. Also, please call or email the NW Coordinator so crime reports and suspicious activities can be shared with all of our residents.

More details posted 9.11.13 @ 646p:

The man is described as overweight, height about 5′ 7″ and had a receding hairline so the victims couldn’t distinguish his hair color. If anyone has any information about this man, please call the police at 385-5000.

” 911 Call Center Working Virginia Beach 9-1-1 lines are functioning on a backup system. This system does not provide your location or telephone number information, so if you dial 9-1-1 please remain on the line and speak with the 9-1-1 call taker.​ “

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View VBgov.com.

“Four lanes of traffic will remain open throughout construction, although there will be a 15-month period during which pedestrians and cyclists will not be able to cross the bridge, Jarman said. The city is looking into options, including busing, to assist pedestrians across Lynnhaven Inlet.”

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…there will be a 15-month period during which pedestrians and cyclists will not be able to cross the bridge…

Read the entire article at Pilotonline.com.

After the Lesner Bridge project, Jarman said, the city may consider keeping the bulkhead at Crab Creek permanently and request a permit modification from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

During the first phase of construction, the pedestrian walkway on the westbound span of the existing bridge will be removed. The new westbound span will be built just north of the current bridge, and all traffic will remain open on the old bridge. That could take about 15 months, wrapping up by summer 2015, Jarman said.

Photo Credit: Share Shore Drive Day July 11 2009

Photo Credit: Share Shore Drive Day July 11 2009

“Early next year, staff will install devices that prevent flooding back-flow through city drains during high-water events at five locations in the Lynnhaven Colony neighborhood.”

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Read entire article at Pilotonline.com:

The city is tasked with finding a permanent solution as it watches the sea levels rise, coupled with more intensive weather events, City Manager Jim Spore said in a letter to the council.

His staff will present a comprehensive plan early next year.

Crab Creek outfall back flow preventer installed

Crab Creek outfall back flow preventer installed

Hopefully they will be as successful as the one installed in Crab Creek that prevented storm surge flooding coming through the storm drains in October 2012 during Super Storm Sandy.

Previously at SDCC.info:

    Catastrophic storm plug for Crab Creek outfall prevented widespread tidal flooding in Ocean Park.

Article on dredging: “Two years ago, neighborhood residents packed a meeting room to tell city officials not to build a transfer site in a residential area on Maple Street along Long Creek.”

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At Pilotonline.com:

A crane on a barge will scoop mud and sand from the bottom of the Lynnhaven River. The dredged material will be brought ashore at the Thalia Dredged Material Transfer Facility, and trucked to a spoils site off Oceana Boulevard.

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Fire on the fireworks barge located on west side of Lesner

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You were watching our amazing fireworks on the 4th, whether they were from the east or west side of the Lesner.

Remember the long lull on the west side?

From the Ocean Park Civic League Facebook discussion about the coulda been very tragic incident:

The shooter had to rewire the finale since it was destroyed. He knows and is putting together a statement for me to distribute.

Stay tuned for more info coming soon.

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Previously at SDCC.info.

Interactive water quality map for beaches

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Thanks to CBF for the tip about this site.

Maps at NRDC website.

In the early 2000s, Virginia expanded the beach monitoring program to include all major beaches in the state. The VDH recognizes that contamination of beachwater due to sanitary sewer overflows, breaks in pipes, boat discharges, stormwater runoff, and wildlife poses a risk to human health. The goal of the program is to inform the public and protect recreational swimmers from contaminated water.

Screenshot of interactive map

Screenshot of interactive map

Emphasis ours.

ATTEND OUR MEETING MONDAY! “Come hear the City’s interim plan to fix stormwater problems for areas east of the Lesner Bridge. There will also be an $80+ million project that could impact homes and businesses. You will definitely want to attend and learn the study details.”

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Meeting at:

Ocean Park Volunteer Rescue Squad

STARTS 730pm

VIEW MEETING AGENDA at SDCC.info

Dave L. Hansen – Deputy City Manager will be making the presentation.

As article below mentions, City Council will be voting on the recommendations in August 2013.

They plan to present the idea to the Shore Drive Community Coalition on Monday before taking it to the council in August, Hansen said…But [Todd Solomon] said the city should explore some less-expensive solutions, such as using inflatable pipe plugs to prevent tidal flooding, like the one installed in Ocean Park before Hurricane Sandy.” at SDCC.info

They plan to present the idea to the Shore Drive Community Coalition on Monday before taking it to the council in August, Hansen said…But [Todd Solomon] said the city should explore some less-expensive solutions, such as using inflatable pipe plugs to prevent tidal flooding, like the one installed in Ocean Park before Hurricane Sandy.”

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Read entire article at Pilotonline.com:

Solomon, who lives on First Landing Lane in Cape Story, said he thinks it is. He estimates 130 homes could benefit from the interim project, especially in clearing roads for access by emergency vehicles.

But he said the city should explore some less-expensive solutions, such as using inflatable pipe plugs to prevent tidal flooding, like the one installed in Ocean Park before Hurricane Sandy.

3 Comments at article:

As a long time resident of Lynnhaven Colony who is blessed to live on higher ground, I have witnessed my neighbors deal with the annual flooding along Lynnhaven Drive and Cape Henry Drive. These are not high end residences in most cases but one story brick homes built as Virginia Beach developed into a City many years ago. Many of the residents in the flood zone, are older or retired and are unable to simply pick up and move as one poster suggests. Mr. Hanson and his team met with the Civic League some years back and throughly explained the proablem facing residents when double nor’easters back up the tides in Broad Bay causing the flooding in LC and other neighborhoods. These are taxpayers and something needs to be done to help them.

A great deal of the issue is rainwater, but a floodgate would be a huge help in my mind, and it would seem easier. Especially since Lesner is way overdue on replacement anyway

Let them all move. They live/moved there for proximity to water views and waterfront property and now they have it. The bay was there first. The City should NOT spend once cent on helping those who made poor choices in where to live.

Map Credit: Pilotonline.com

Map Credit: Pilotonline.com

Previously at SDCC.info:

    Catastrophic storm plug for Crab Creek outfall prevented widespread tidal flooding in Ocean Park.
    Flooding in Cape Story caused by backflow through First Landing outfalls
    SDCC.info/HOT.

“Police are asking for help to find the driver in a hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in Ocean View.”

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Tragic.

Coverage at Pilotonline.com.

Police were looking for a small, red sedan with extensive front-end damage.

Coverage at WVEC including video.

Coverage at WTKR.

If you have seen the vehicle, you are asked to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.

This is a reminder to share Shore Drive safely, cycle, walk and drive carefully and stay focused on the road – particularly as we begin our busy, bustling summer season.

Please share Shore Drive safely!

Please share Shore Drive safely!