Stormwater Engineering Services
Richmond, VA
AMT has provided services that include CIP project planning, stormwater utility program support, water quality retrofits, engineering designs, supplemental field survey, environmental services, hydrology and hydraulic calculations, easement plats, construction stakeout, utility test pits, and community outreach. Task orders have included the following:
Citizen Drainage Complaints: AMT initially assisted the City in addressing 44 citizen drainage concerns that were transferred from DPW to DPU with the stormwater program. At 18 of the sites, AMT worked with the DPU maintenance division to implement repairs or cleaning, which eliminated the problems within a few months. For the remaining 26 sites, AMT provided surveying, engineering designs, environmental services and construction support.
Stormwater Utility Implementation: AMT participated in staff meetings during the stormwater utility implementation and reported on our task order progress. We also assisted the City with communication efforts, including front porch meetings at our project sites, neighborhood meetings for larger projects, website updates, stormwater project fact sheets, and an article in the City’s newsletter.
Neighborhood Drainage Improvement, Chesco and Walmsley Boulevard: As part of the initial 44 projects, AMT provided expanded surveying, utility mapping, 401/404 permitting, engineering design, MOT plans, bid documents and construction phase services for 3,000 LF of new storm drain systems, improved inlets, and roadside ditch modifications.
“Green Alleys” Initiative, St. Christopher’s and 23rd Street: As part of the initial 44 projects, AMT developed a restoration plan with permeable pavement (PICP) in two green alleys to promote water quality and environmental stewardship. Once built, these alleys became demonstration projects as the first installations in residential neighborhoods for the City of Richmond.
“Green Alleys” Initiative, Meridian Avenue and Cheatwood Drive: As part of an EPA grant, AMT completed two (2) green alley designs that incorporated a gravel diaphragm along the edges to reduce sediment loads from back yards and larger contributing drainage areas, as well as Stormcrete panels.
Neighborhood Drainage Improvement, Yorktown and Concord Avenue: AMT designed permeable pavement and an infiltration trench to reduce runoff and improve water quality in the Broad Rock Watershed, while also addressing chronic flooding problems with storm drain improvements in this neighborhood.
Cheverly Road Drainage Improvements: AMT designed solutions to alleviate drainage issues on Cheverly Road and Custis Road. The designs include coordination with the City and Dominion Energy.
Pine Camp Stream Restoration: AMT assisted the City to assess approximately 2,000 LF of degraded stream. The City utilized Natural Channel Design techniques to restore the stream to a functional, habitable environment that supports natural ecology and the surrounding community. Tree health surveys have also been coordinated with the City Parks Department.
