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James River Treatment Plant SWIFT Improvements

Newport News, Virginia

Construction$500 million–$600 millionLast reviewed: 2026-10-01

Sourced project intelligence. Blank fields are shown as “Not yet verified.” Estimates and schedules can change. Check official procurement notices for current deadlines and terms.

Project overview

Infrastructure Sector
Water & Wastewater
Project Type
Advanced water treatment and aquifer recharge
Location
Newport News, Virginia
Project Owner / Agency / Developer
Hampton Roads Sanitation District
Project Description
HRSD is adding advanced treatment and recharge infrastructure capable of returning up to 16 million gallons per day of treated water to the Potomac Aquifer.
Estimated Project Value
$500 million–$600 million
Funding Source
Not yet verified

Schedule & delivery

Project Stage
Construction
Expected Procurement Date
Not yet verified
Construction Start
Not yet verified
Estimated Completion
Offshore outfall work scheduled through spring 2027
Delivery Method
Not yet verified
Major Scope / Components
HRSD is adding advanced treatment and recharge infrastructure capable of returning up to 16 million gallons per day of treated water to the Potomac Aquifer.

Project team

Key Organizations Involved
Not yet verified
Prime Contractor / Construction Manager
Not yet verified
Engineering / Design Firm
Not yet verified
Technology / Equipment Providers
Not yet verified
Decision Makers / Project Contacts
Not yet verified

Procurement & opportunities

Current RFPs / RFQs / Bid Opportunities
Not yet verified
Upcoming RFPs / Procurement Opportunities
Not yet verified
Contract Value / Package Size
Not yet verified
Workforce Requirements
Not yet verified
Supplier / Subcontractor Opportunities
Not yet verified
Website / Procurement Portal
Official project / procurement website ↗

Progress & intelligence

Permitting / Regulatory Status
Not yet verified
Major Milestones
Not yet verified
Recent Project Updates
HRSD’s September 30, 2026 update reports ongoing construction and start-up testing preparations.
Challenges / Risks
Not yet verified
Last Updated
2026-10-01

Owner: Hampton Roads Sanitation District

Location: Newport News, Virginia

Sector: Water & Wastewater

Stage: Construction

HRSD is adding advanced treatment and recharge infrastructure capable of returning up to 16 million gallons per day of treated water to the Potomac Aquifer.

Reported investment: $500 million–$600 million

Published schedule: Offshore outfall work scheduled through spring 2027

Verified project update

HRSD’s September 30, 2026 update reports ongoing construction and start-up testing preparations.

Official project source

Reviewed October 1, 2026. Status and targets reflect the cited source; anticipated dates are subject to change.

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