Project Background
Tysons is transforming into Fairfax County s downtown, where people live, work and play. This area is planned to become a green urban center with new streets, sidewalks and bike paths. It is estimated that by 2050, Tysons will host 100,000 residents and 200,000 jobs. The full vision for Tysons is presented on the Tysons Partnership website. To support this vision, utilities are expanding and upgrading their services to provide power, communications, and water and wastewater collection services.
The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, which is responsible for wastewater collection and treatment in this area, is working on new wastewater infrastructure to collect and treat the additional wastewater that is anticipated to come from the Tysons area.
January 22, 2021
Hikers, bikers and equestrians using the Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail in the Gabrielson Gardens Park area, will need to follow the marked detour around the worksite due to construction of the replacement bridge foundation.
This work began on Jan. 18, 2021 and will continue for approximately four to five weeks. Temporary full closures of the area may be necessary during periods of heavy construction activity. The public is asked to heed closure signs, directions from construction staff and follow the trail detour route to avoid the construction area.
The original Gabrielson Gardens bridge was removed in 2018 by the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services following an inspection that identified significant safety concerns. The original bridge served the area for over 70 years and a replacement was de-sired by the community.
December 18, 2020
The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) was notified by the American Public Works Association (APWA) that the Department has achieved reaccreditation as of December 14, 2020.
DPWES is one of only nine in Virginia and one of 163 public works departments in the United States and Canada that are accredited by the American Public Works Association. There are more than 19,400 public works departments in the US.
“I am thrilled to share with you the official notification of the accreditation for the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services,” said Tracy Quintana, Accreditation Manager, APWA. “Please celebrate and be proud of this great accomplishment.”