Norfolk flood wall delayed 4 years as costs rise, alignment changes

Norfolk floodwall project will take more time and money than originally planned, officials say • Virginia Mercury

A section of Norfolk’s existing floodwall, built by the Army Corps in 1971. It will be expanded as part of the Resilient Norfolk project. (Photo by Katherine Hafner/ WHRO News)By Katherine Hafner/WHRO About a decade ago, Norfolk officials launched a lengthy federal process for what would become the largest infrastructure project in its history. The $2.6 billion effort to protect the city from flooding during major storms is set to include an 8-m…

Norfolk floodwall project will take more time and money than originally planned, officials say

By Katherine Hafner/WHRO About a decade ago, Norfolk officials launched a lengthy federal process for what would become the largest infrastructure project in its history. The $2.6 billion effort to protect the city from flooding during major storms is set…

Norfolk flood wall delayed 4 years as costs rise, alignment changes

Norfolk’s downtown flood wall project has been pushed back another four years after city councilors demanded multiple changes be made.

Norfolk floods boss backs plan for £2bn tidal barrier across The Wash

Divisive plans to build a £2bn tidal barrage, road and deep-sea container terminal across The Wash on England’s East Coast have been backed by a respected voice in Norfolk flood management. The post Norfolk floods boss backs plan for £2bn tidal barrier across The Wash appeared first on New Civil Engineer.