Site work for a water / sewer project in Springfield, Virginia. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Lake Accotink Dredging (Braddock District): $5,800,000 has been allocated from stormwater funds to support studies and design work associated with Lake Accotink. Lake Accotink provides valuable recreational opportunities to residents and supports a variety of wildlife. However, due to the large, developed area upstream, and the significant amounts of sediment that flows into the lake, continuing to dredge the lake and maintain its current size may be too expensive, too impactful to natural resources, or too disruptive to adjacent communities. Staff are currently conducting a study which will measure sedimentation rates over a 3-year period; conducting an assessment of the Lake Accotink dam to determine the improvements and maintenance needed to ensure long-term regulatory compliance and safe functioning; conducting a feasibility study associated with a smaller lake option of 20-40 acres with a deepness of 4-to-8 feet; and developing a robust community engagement plan. For planning purposes, an additional amount of $61,500,000 has been estimated for this project. The project is included in the County's 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As of November 05 2025, further details have not yet been identified. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.