Each week during the construction season, we’ll be updating this page with information about the progress on the various construction and development projects occurring within the town. Offseason updates (November-March) will be less frequent due to less activity.
Updated 10/13/2023
Riverwalk Vision Planning Process – 2023 – Click Here for More Details and Updates!
The Town of Occoquan is looking to the future and working with community stakeholders to create a vision plan for expanding the Town Dock and Riverwalk. The process will involve multiple opportunities for community input and produce visioning documents, maps, and vignettes that will help the Town and potential partners visualize the future Riverwalk.
The Vision Plan Report is currently under review with the Town Planning Commission.
Updated 10/13/2023
Several paving and road construction activities are scheduled to occur in Occoquan beginning in early 2022. Staff is working to coordinate these activities in order to minimize disruption and provide reasonable notice to the public.
Occoquan River Crossing – 2022/2023 – Click Here for Logistics and Updates!
The Occoquan River Crossing project is a collaborative effort between Fairfax Water, Prince William County Service Authority (PWCSA), and Virginia American Water (V-AW) to increase drinking water transmission capacity and enhance system reliability for existing and future PWCSA and V-AW customers in eastern Prince William County.
Mill Street Recrowning – In Progress
On Tuesday, March 8, 2022, VDOT contractors milled and paved Mill Street from the Ellicott/Mill Street intersection to the cul-de-sac. This work was intended to address the recurring water issue on that section of Mill Street. Upon initial inspection after completion of the paving work on March 8, additional crowning work is needed and VDOT is aware of the continued water flow issue after paving. Town staff is working with VDOT staff to correct the crowning issue on this section of the roadway. Background on Mill Street Drainage Issues
VDOT Paving Projects – Completed (August 2022)
VDOT contractors conducted paving and pavement marking operations on VDOT roads within the Town’s historic district from Monday, July 18, 2022 until Monday, August 8, 2022.
Town Road Paving Activities – Center Lane Paving – Completed (June 2022)
The Town contracted to mill, pave, restripe and replace speed bumps on Center Lane from Washington Street to Ellicott Street. Work occurred on Thursday, June 16, 2022.
Brick Sidewalk Repairs – Large Project Completed; Minor Brick Repair Continuing
The Town contracted to repair the following brick locations: (1) install curb and repair brick at 202 Mill Street (Post Office), (2) install curb and repair brick at 206 Mill Street, (3) install new curb at corner of Union/Mill Street (replace section of damaged curbline), and (4) install brick in abandoned tree well at 304 Mill Street. This work was completed in May 2022. Town staff is continuing to repair and replace loose and damaged bricks within the Town’s brick sidewalks. The Town is responsible for the maintenance of most brick sidewalks and the curb attached to brick sidewalks within the Town. Some brick sidewalks are maintained by HOAs or other private entities.
Concrete Sidewalk Repairs – West Locust Street – Completed (July 2022)
The Town contracted to repair several sections of damaged concrete sidewalk along the town-owned and maintained concrete sidewalk on West Locust Street.
Yellow Curb Refresh – Completed (August 2022)
The yellow curbs on town-owned sidewalks were refreshed in mid-August.
Updated 6/14/2023
The Mill at Occoquan Project – Active
The Mill at Occoquan project is a redevelopment project located at 401-411 Mill Street in the Town’s historic district. The project is a mixed-use development with first floor commercial (retail and restaurant space) and 52 residential units above. The project also includes two lower levels for on-site parking. In addition, the project includes extension of the Town’s public Riverwalk along the Occoquan River. Learn More About the Project
Occoquan Beer Garden – Active
The Occoquan Beer Garden is a commercial business that has leased the former visitor center building (200 Mill Street) and the vacant land adjacent to the building (126 Mill Street) to develop and open an outdoor beer garden. The business will utilize the existing building for drink service and create an outdoor ‘beer garden’ experience on that adjoining property. The business owners are working through the land use process with the Town with site activity expected within the next few weeks. Updated – February 24, 2022
Rivertown Overlook Townhome Development – Inactive
The Rivertown Overlook project includes the development of eight townhomes at the corner of Center Lane and Ellicott Street.
Kiely Court Project – Inactive
The Kiely Court project includes the development of two townhomes on Mill Street at 430 and 426 Mill Street. The project is in the close out process.
