Summary
The city is buying 5624 Campbell Avenue and easements for a combined sewer overflow storage tank — part of Richmond's effort to keep sewage out of local waterways during heavy rain.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Acquisition cost not stated; part of the broader sewer overflow program.
Everyone who uses the James River and local creeks, thanks to reduced sewer overflows.
The property owner at 5624 Campbell Avenue, whose land would be acquired.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — October 19, 2026
The city is asking the state for $100 million in fiscal year 2028 toward the CSO fix. About $350 million is still needed to hit the 2035 deadline, and without state money the alternative is higher water rates for Richmond ratepayers.
Planning Commission — July 7, 2026
The city is buying 5624 Campbell Avenue and easements for a combined sewer overflow storage tank — part of Richmond's effort to keep sewage out of local waterways during heavy rain.
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