CAPE CHARLES, Va. — Several major Cape Charles capital projects are moving forward, including construction of a new municipal building, electrical improvements along Mason Avenue, harbor boardwalk reconstruction and additional sidewalk work, according to the town’s latest Capital Projects Manager report.
One of the most visible milestones: groundbreaking for the new municipal building (September 3rd). Most preconstruction permitting requirements have been completed.
The Virginia Department of Transportation has approved entrances from both Fig and Randolph avenues, clearing another hurdle for the project. The town plans to schedule a groundbreaking ceremony during the first week of September.
Mason Avenue electrical upgrades progress
A&N Electric Cooperative has completed installation of permanent electrical service for new streetlights and power pedestals along Mason Avenue.
The project also moves the electrical supply for the town’s beach restrooms and fishing pier away from the Mason Avenue Pump Station, which is now owned by Virginia American Water.
Town officials are developing the scope of work for the next phase of the electrical upgrade, which will extend from Pine Street to Peach Street.
The improvements are part of the town’s continuing work on infrastructure along the Mason Avenue commercial corridor and waterfront.
Final boardwalk phase goes to bid
At the harbor, the town has prepared an Invitation for Bids for the final phase of its boardwalk reconstruction project.
Bids are due Sept. 21.
The project represents another step in the town’s ongoing capital improvements at the harbor, an area that serves commercial watermen, recreational boaters, visitors and businesses.
More sidewalk improvements planned
Cape Charles is also working with VDOT to refine the scope of its next sidewalk infill project.
The planned work includes the north side of Jefferson Avenue, several sections along the east side of Nectarine Street and one section on the east side of Harbor Avenue.
Bids for that work are due Aug. 31.
Sidewalk infill projects are intended to close gaps in the town’s pedestrian network, providing more continuous walking routes through neighborhoods and improving connectivity between residential and commercial areas.
Strawberry Avenue bathrooms taking shape
Work is also progressing on the Strawberry Avenue bathroom project.
According to the report, contractors were scheduled to begin framing during the week of Aug. 24, marking a visible step forward in construction.
Workforce housing agreement remains under review
The town’s workforce housing initiative remains in the development stage.
According to the Capital Projects Manager, the draft development agreement continues to undergo review. No additional timetable or details about completion of the agreement were included in the report.
Capital projects generate public records interest
The report also points to continued public interest in the town’s contracting and procurement activities.
The Capital Projects Manager reported providing bid results to the Town Clerk in response to 10 separate Freedom of Information Act requests.
Taken together, the projects show Cape Charles entering a busy period of infrastructure work, with improvements underway or planned from Mason Avenue and the harbor to residential streets and the future municipal building.
The anticipated September groundbreaking for the municipal building will mark one of the most significant milestones, while upcoming bids for the harbor boardwalk and sidewalk improvements will determine the next steps for several other projects.
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