Fishermans Cove
Norfolk, VA
Navigation Project
Contact:Greggory G. Williams, P.E. (757) 201-7616
Authorization:
Section 107 of the River and Harbor Act of 1960 (Public Law 86-645), as amended.(Continuing Authorities Program)
Location and Description:
- Approximately 90 miles southeast of Richmond.
- 2000 Census population (approximately): 235,000 (City of Norfolk).
- 2020 Forecast population: 190,000.
- Per Capita Income: $17,372.
Fishermans Cove is located in the northeast section of the City of Norfolk. The waterway is connected to the Chesapeake Bay by Little Creek Channel, a Federal project used extensively by the US Navy for deepwater access to the Little Creek Amphibious Base. The recommended plan provides for a channel approximately 4,650 feet long from the existing Federal channel in Little Creek into Fishermans Cove, with a channel depth of 10 feet at mean lower low water and channel width of 100 feet. The purpose of this project is to reduce navigational difficulties in Fishermans Cove. The design for the project will be completed this year. The necessary environmental permits have been obtained. The next step is construction of the project which is dependent upon the availability of funds. The total cost for construction is estimated at $360,000.
Updated: 15-Sep-2010