DPU000034156

Report Clearing or Erosion Issues on Construction Site

Public Utilities

CompletedClosed February 25, 2026

Requested: January 27, 2026
Subtype: Assess land disturbance or erosion
Location: 601 W Bacon St, 23222; As reported by the submitter and published by the City. May be the submitter’s address or another party’s; the City does not anonymize to block level.
Council District: 3
Neighborhood: Chamberlayne Industrial Center

Description

Construction was started about 3 years ago between building 2 and 3 at The James, giant hole and exposed pipes now present which poses a safety risk for residents; construction never completed

Details

Is erosion/sediment from a construction site?: Yes
Is water/sediment leaving the construction site?: Yes
Does issue involve clearing of trees or vegetation: No
Is erosion or land clearing on private property?: No
Is public right of way or city property impacted?: Yes
Is erosion/drainage issue affecting your property?: Yes
Is the problem near a stream or the James River?: No

History

January 28, 2026
The service request is submitted.
January 28, 2026
The service request status has been changed to Assigned to Department.
February 25, 2026
The service request status has been changed to Completed.

Comments

System · January 30, 2026
Will take a look today
System · February 25, 2026
The giant hole and exposed pipes look to be part of a sprinkler project on private property. The city cannot enforce anything of this nature on private property, so it needs to be taken up with the building owners

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