$2.1 million grant recommended for Dock Street acquisition Riverfront property in the City of Richmond is going to be preserved for public use. (Source: Richmond City Government) By NBC12 Newsroom | May 11, 2021 at 5:23 PM EDT - Updated May 11 at 5:23 PM
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has recommended a $2.1 million grant to help the City of Richmond and other organizations purchase riverfront property along Dock Street.
The DCR said the project is one of three projects in the state recommended for funding through the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund State and Local Assistance Program.
If approved by the National Park Service approves, the grant will support the acquisition of land for public outdoor recreation. The LWCF requires a 50-50 match.
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Petersburg neighborhood sees environmentally friendly way to reduce stormwater runoff
The work spearheaded by the James River Association is on the first of seven areas ID ed in a study as problem spots in the Lakemont community
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PETERSBURG A non-profit organization has announced plans to help an eastern Petersburg neighborhood by extending storm sewers and installing equipment that will remove debris, therefore eliminating issues with storm-drain back-ups and spot-flooding.
Two sections of concrete pipe one 175 feet and the other 50 feet will be put in along Brunswick Street between Culpeper and Slagle avenues in the city s Lakemont area near East Washington Street. A hydrodynamic separator will also be put in place to filter trash, sediment and hydrocarbons out of the water flowing through the drain that will prevent backwash from ponding across the street.
Each summer, visitors flock to the banks of the James River - to swim, paddle and cool off on Virginia’s largest river. But experts say it’s important to be aware of the risks involved with recreation on the river.
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 4.19.21
April 19, 2021
Oasis Park would consist of 400 townhouses and a 175-unit assisted living facility near Cosby High School in Chesterfield County. (
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575-unit development, Route 1 overlay extension on Chesterfield planning agenda
The Chesterfield County Planning Commission meets April 20. Full agenda here.
On deck is a rezoning application proposed by Oasis Park LLC for about 60 acres along Cosby Road, Millwood School Lane and Village Square Parkway in the Matoaca District, which is near Cosby High School. The rezoning would pave the way for a 575-unit development called Oasis Park that would consist of 400 townhouses and a 175-unit assisted living facility.