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Priority Future Projects
The following list of priority future projects are for Town Council consideration based upon available funding and priorities. Each project includes a brief summary, estimated cost, and project status. The costs are only estimates and are subject to change based upon modifications in project scope, economic conditions, and timing. The projects are listed in alphabetical order, not in any particular order of significance.
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Project |
Project Summary |
Estimated Cost |
Status |
| Liberty Lot Resurfacing, Access, & Lighting Improvements | The Liberty lot rehabilitation project is intended to mill and resurface the existing parking lot, install upgraded/updated lighting fixtures and address access issues to and from South Street. This project would be in lieu of the PPP development project moving forward. | $1,500,000 |
Pending Council decision on the development project. |
| AV Symington Aquatic Center Water Play Area (21201) |
Development of a spray ground feature at the AV Symington Aquatic Center. This amenity was in the outdoor pool master plan and the plumbing work for this feature was included with the original construction. Design for this amenity will be minimal to include the existing plumbing for tie in of the actual amenity. |
$630,000 |
TBD |
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Parks & Recreation Maintenance Facility (27201) |
Renovation of office space for Town Parks and Recreation staff at the Ida Lee Recreation Complex. | $3,210,000 | TBD |
| Battlefield Parkway intersection with Solitude Court Left Turn Improvements |
When Kincaid Boulevard is opened upon completion of Crosstrail Boulevard, additional traffic volumes are expected at the intersection of Battlefield Parkway with Kincaid Boulevard and Solitude Court. Left turns from Solitude Court to Battlefield Parkway are anticipated to be more difficult. Improvements to the intersection are being considered to mitigate these additional traffic volumes. | $3,210,000 | Awaiting funding. |
| Catoctin Circle/Edwards Ferry Road Intersection Improvements |
Traffic studies have shown that improvements to traffic flow are warranted at this intersection. A Loudoun County proffer in connection with the Courthouse expansion project will partially fund the intersection improvements. Final decisions regarding the need for and type of improvements required was delayed until completion of the Lowenbach Street improvement project (Project Number 05303). Implementation of this project will be based on an analysis of the impact of opening the neighborhood streets and the completion of the courthouse expansion. | $1,000,000 | Lowenbach subdivision improvements were completed in 2016. County Courthouse expansion is underway. Analysis of the intersection will be conducted. |
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Chesapeake Bay TMDL Future Phases |
Recently completed stormwater management pond retrofit projects and on‐going stream restoration projects will meet the short‐term Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Discharge Load (TMDL) requirements established by EPA and the state. Additional improvement projects will be required to meet long‐term goals. |
$1,500,000 |
Awaiting funding |
| Safety Improvements - Edwards Ferry Road and Plaza Street High Pedestrian Corridor |
This project will address pedestrian safety, ADA improvements, and lighting on Edwards Ferry Road between Heritage Way and Plaza Street and on Plaza Street between Edwards Ferry Road and East Market Street. |
TBD | Study funded in FY 2025 |
| Chesapeake Bay TMDL Future Phases |
Recently completed stormwater management pond retrofit projects and on-going stream restoration projects will meet the short-term Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Discharge Load (TMDL) requirements established by EPA and the state. Additional improvement projects will be required to meet long-term goals. |
$1,500,000 | Awaiting funding |
| Carrvale Park Outfall Improvements | Residents have voiced concerns about erosion of the Carrvale Park outfall channel where the channel is moving east towards the condominiums of Fox Chase. A study is currently underway. | $600,000 | Awaiting funding |
| Airport Runway 17 Approach Lights (ODALS) Upgrade (22002) |
Currently the Runway 17 approach to the airport is equipped with a partial omnidirectional approach lighting system (ODALS). This project would add the last two lights to make it a fully implemented ODAL system. The funding for this project was moved to the future funding required in order to coincide with Airport RPZ Land Acquisition (25002) for the northern runway protection zone. |
$363,000 | Pending land acquisition |
| Airport RPZ Land Acquisition (25002) |
The 2019 Airport Master Plan has identified a need for the airport to acquire the land within the runway protection zone. For safety reasons, it is important that minimal development occur in the area. The land acquisition will provide land on which to update the Runway 17 Approach lighting system. Acquisition requires completion of an Environmental Assessment prior to negotiation and purchase. Funding anticipated from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV) for eligible portions of the project will be as reimbursement once other priority projects are done and might not be until 2030 or later. |
$3,265,000 | Awaiting FAA support for funding |
| Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Plan (WIP3) |
In August 2019, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) mandated stringent nitrogen and phosphorous removal limits. These limits are lower than currently permitted through the Town of Leesburg's current discharge permit. Treatment processes at the Water Pollution Control Facility may be evaluated and nutrient removal technology systems may be engineered and constructed by to meet DEQ's newly established minimum limits. |
TBD | Awaiting funding |
| Water Supply Emergency Interconnects (23504) | This project includes a second finished interconnect with Loudoun Water (LW) in the Sycolin Zone and a raw water connection with the Town's Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and LW's raw pumping station. The interconnect will include design and construction of water source and supply infrastructure for Town customers to establish system redundancy and emergency supply in the event of emergencies for Town rate payers. NOTE - funds were supposed to be moved from 20504 into this one. We are not doing this project now and moving the funds from 20504 to 23506. | $3,200,000 | Need agreement with Loudoun Water |
| Water Treatment Plant Coagulation Feed System Improvements | Replacement of the coagulant storage and feed equipment originally installed in 2006 with new tanks, metering pumps and control systems. This equipment operates in a harsh environment where corrosion and mechanical stress negatively impacts the life of the asset. Additionally, this equipment is critical to the treatment process. A potential design consideration of this replacement is the addition of a second type of coagulant to best meet source water conditions, potentially reduce operating costs, and provide enhanced operational resilience. | $1,500,000 | Awaiting funding |
Potential Future Projects
The following list of potential future projects are for Town Council consideration based upon available funding and priorities. In some instances, additional research is required before a specific recommendation can be made. The projects are broken down by capital improvement category and include a brief project summary.
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Project |
Type |
Project Summary |
| ADA Improvements Townwide | General Government | After the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Transition Plan Update is completed, priority projects required to bring the Town into compliance with ADA regulations will be added to the Capital Improvements Program. |
| Wayfinding Signs Replacement Project | General Government | The current signs are over 15 years old and are reaching the end of their useful life. This project would work to re-brand and replace the existing signs throughout Town. |
| Parks Storage Area | Parks & Recreation | Existing storage area near the Ida Lee Park farmhouse and barn is losing its structural integrity. |
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Tuscarora Creek Trail Phase II |
Parks & Recreation |
Trail from Brandon Park at Harrison Street to Davis Avenue and Olde Izaak Walton Park via the Tuscarora Creek stream valley. This 2,500 linear foot trail will provide access to Olde Izaak Walton Park and include a crossing of Tuscarora Creek. Should be timed with the Crescent Parke development. |
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Ayr Street NW Sidewalk |
Streets & Highways |
The project consists of constructing approximately 530 linear feet of new sidewalk along one side of Ayr Street NW to provide continuous pedestrian access between Cornwall Street and West Market Street. The project will improve drainage and provide an uniform roadway section by providing curb and gutter on both sides of the street and extending the storm drainage system. |
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Davis Avenue Sidewalk |
Streets & Highways |
Install sidewalk on both sides of Davis Avenue from South King Street to the Valley View Drive intersection. |
| Liberty Street Improvements (Loudoun Street to Liberty Parking Lot) | Streets & Highways | Upgrade this segment of Liberty Street to provide sidewalks and improve drainage. These improvements will enhance pedestrian access to the public parking lot. The improvements will consider converting Liberty Street to one-way. |
| Masons Lane Improvements | Streets & Highways |
Improvements to Masons Lane to include curb, gutter and storm drainage as well as road reconstruction due tot the poor roadway condition and the maintenance cost on an annual basis. |
| Monroe Street & Madison Court Improvements (25302) | Streets & Highways |
Design and construction of improvements to approximately 850 linear feet of Monroe Street SE from South King Street to the cul-de-sac, and approximately 500 linear feet of Madison Court SE from Monroe Street to the cul-de-sac. The improvements will include new curb and gutter, storm drainage, on-street parking, and sidewalk on the south side of Monroe Street and the west side of Madison Court. The project will be timed to coincide with construction of the townhome section of Virginia Village . |
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North King Street at North Street Traffic Signal |
Streets & Highways |
Traffic signal at the intersection of North King Street and North Street. |
| Old Waterford Road Improvements (from Fairview Street to the Rust Library) | Streets & Highways | Provide, curb, gutter, and missing sidewalk link on Old Waterford Road. The purpose of the project is to improve drainage and pedestrian accessibility. |
| Route 7 Bypass Widening - West Market Street to Dulles Greenway | Streets & Highways |
VDOT / Loudoun County project to widen the Bypass to six lanes (three lanes in each direction). Project will include modifications to interchanges, modification or replacement of bridges as required, and installation of noise walls. Town will cooperate with VDOT and Loudoun County in completion of the improvements. |
| Royal Street Improvements East of Harrison Street | Streets & Highways | Sidewalk, parking and drainage improvements. |
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West Market Street/Morven Park Road/Loudoun Street Intersection Improvements |
Streets & Highways |
Intersection improvements to improve vehicular and pedestrian safety and traffic congestion. Study completed in March 2009 on potential design options. |
| 1st, 2nd & Wirt Street SW | Storm Drainage | Storm drainage improvements including curb and gutter to alleviate flooding of yards and drainage problems along 1st Street west of South King Street, 2nd Street and Wirt Street, SW. Project improvements to be sensitive to existing neighborhood character. |
| Dry Mill Road Sidewalk and Drainage Improvements (Catoctin Circle to W&OD Trail) | Storm Drainage | Sidewalk and drainage improvements from the W&OD Trail to Catoctin Circle. |
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Kincaid Forest Drainage Improvements |
Storm Drainage |
This is a section of the Kincaid Forest neighborhood that was designed to have an overland relief drainage swale constructed behind a section of townhomes. The drainage was constructed incorrectly in the years 1999 to 2000, and the incorrect grading has caused localized flooding behind townhomes along Spencer Terrace (101 to 115 Spencer Terrace). |
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Liberty Street SW Storm drainage Improvements |
Storm Drainage |
Improvements to the existing storm sewer system on Liberty Street between West Market Street and Loudoun Street to correct drainage system deficiencies, sidewalks, curb, gutter and potential underground of overhead utilities. |
| Town Branch (Catoctin Circle to South King Street) | Storm Drainage |
Improvements to Town Branch to mitigate erosion, stream degradation, and flooding. Study currently underway. |
| Tuscarora Creek Stream Restoration (from downstream of the Leesburg Bypass to near Lawson Road) | Storm Drainage | Improvements to the Tuscarora Creek stream channel to mitigate erosion and stream degradation. |
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Runway 17 Extension |
Airport |
Extend the runway for approximately 500 linear feet to accommodate larger aircraft. Project is part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Town Master Plan for the airport. Significant funding to be provided by FAA and the Virginia Department of Aviation. |