Oceanfront street to undergo 3-year makeover

Virginia Beach

“Pacific Avenue at the Oceanfront is in store for a major makeover that is expected to take three years to complete. The $15 million project is expected to start this fall. Work includes the reconstruction of the southbound lanes from 15th Street to 23rd Street, new pavement heading northbound, new sidewalks and street lights, along with improvements to sewer, water and gas lines.

‘It's been in need of improvements for a long, long time,’ said George Smith, owner of Juice Box Surf Shop on Pacific Avenue. While he knows the project is important, Smith worries about his bottom line during construction.”

~Writes Philip Townsend of 13News Now

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Decision on easement deferred

Town of Lawrenceville

“In response to concerns raised by citizens, the Brunswick County Board of Supervisors voted to defer action on a resolution to begin the process to acquire easements until they had a chance to talk with citizens. The supervisors held a public hearing on Monday, Jan. 6 to initiate condemnation proceedings to acquire property necessary for the water and sewer project along Route 58. The resolution authorizes the power of eminent domain for the acquisition of certain easements. The water and sewer lines will serve the Dominion Virginia Power project now under construction.”

~Writes Sylvia Allen of the Brunswick Times-Gazette

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