New Construction at Cedar Grove
Overview
To continue Fort Belvoir’s proud tradition of taking care of its own, the Installation requested the former hospital parking lot be repurposed as additional housing for active duty service members in Cedar Grove Village. Six new duplexes boasting upgraded finishes, spacious front porches, two-car garages, and fenced-in backyards will be constructed to match the character of existing homes in the village. This exciting new development, approved by the Department of the Army in Fall 2020, is the result of several years of planning and coordination with the Installation, including the Garrison Commander, Directorate of Public Works, and Residential Communities Liaison Office.
This much-anticipated new addition to Cedar Grove Village will preserve land for other installation missions and further the vision set forth in the Fort Belvoir Master Plan. Plans and specifications comply with the 2015 International Residential Code and 2015 Virginia Building Code (i.e. the applicable codes for new construction in Fairfax County for new construction), and were reviewed and approved by the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Fort Belvoir Fire Department, and several third-party consultants approved by the Army. All new homes will undergo rigorous third-party and Army inspections during construction and prior to occupancy.
History of Cedar Grove Village
Conveniently located near Fort Belvoir Community Hospital and within walking distance of the Town Center and nearby playground, Cedar Grove Village includes 82 colonial-style four- and five-bedroom homes built during the Initial Development Period of the Army’s Residential Communities Initiative (RCI).
An Inside Look at the Improvements
The six new duplexes are designed to match the look and feel of existing homes in Cedar Grove Village. The homes will include brand new stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, ceramic tiled bathroom floors and showers, water-saving fixtures, and energy-conserving Nest thermostats. Homes will also have front porches, two-car garages, and fenced backyards. Once delivered, this development will provide quality housing to six officer families on the housing waitlist, or families relocating on Post.
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August/September 2021- Construction Updates
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Project working hours will be from Monday to Friday between 07:00 and 18:00 and Saturday 09:00 to 18:00, except holidays.
Neighbors in Cedar Grove Village should expect elevated levels of noise as well as increased vehicle traffic during the construction period. There will be an increase of activity outside of the construction fence lines as equipment and materials are delivered.
Residents can help facilitate this work and ensure quality and safety for everyone by:
Not entering the site access gates.
Avoiding the controlled work zones and honoring the construction fence lines.
Large trucks will be required to perform work, please watch for trucks, equipment, and construction personnel.
Ensure that any pets kept in backyards cannot escape and enter the project site throughout the course of construction.
Work performed during this period will include:
Punch Out
Final Completion and turnover of homes to The Villages at Belvoir. Then, the homes will undergo the Army's pre-move-in QA inspection process. Upon a passing validation, the homes will be leased to families in October.
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May 2021 - Construction Update
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Project working hours will be from Monday to Friday between 07:00 and 18:00 and Saturday 09:00 to 18:00, except holidays.
Neighbors in Cedar Grove Village should expect elevated levels of noise as well as increased vehicle traffic during the construction period. There will be an increase of activity outside of the construction fence lines as equipment and materials are delivered.
We would like to thank residents for their continued patience with the construction team as improvements are made in Cedar Grove Village. The construction team has notified us that paving work on Petrarca Road and the nearby alleyway are on hold. The contractor faced equipment issues earlier this week and the equipment has been taken off-site for repair. Residents may resume use of the alleyway adjacent to the construction site until further notice. Once repairs to the equipment have been made, residents will be notified and an updated schedule will be provided.
Residents can help facilitate this work and ensure quality and safety for everyone by:
Not entering the site access gates.
Avoiding the controlled work zones and honoring the construction fence lines.
Large trucks will be required to perform work, please watch for trucks, equipment, and construction personnel.
Ensure that any pets kept in backyards cannot escape and enter the project site throughout the course of construction.
Work performed during this period will include:
Paint
Countertops
Siding
Tile and flooring
Appliances
Landscaping
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April 2021 - Construction Update
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- Project working hours will be from Monday to Friday between 07:00 and 18:00 and Saturday 09:00 to 18:00, except holidays.
- Neighbors in Cedar Grove Village should expect elevated levels of noise as well as increased vehicle traffic during the construction period. There will be an increase of activity outside of the construction fence lines as equipment and materials are delivered.
- We thank residents for notifying us of construction vehicles improperly turning through the one-way intersection at the corner of Kezia Trail and Farrell Road, additional one-way signage has been installed to deter ingress.
Residents can help facilitate this work and ensure quality and safety for everyone by:
- Not entering the site access gates.
- Avoiding the controlled work zones and honoring the construction fence lines.
- Large trucks will be required to perform work, please watch for trucks, equipment, and construction personnel.
- Ensure that any pets kept in backyards cannot escape and enter the project site throughout the course of construction.
Work performed during this period will include:
- Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
- Gas service
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March 2021 - Construction Update
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- Project working hours will be from Monday to Friday between 07:00 and 18:00 and Saturday 09:00 to 18:00, except holidays.
- Neighbors in Cedar Grove Village should expect elevated levels of noise as well as increased vehicle traffic during the construction period. There will be an increase of activity outside of the construction fence lines as equipment and materials are delivered.
- We thank residents for notifying us of construction vehicles improperly turning through the one-way intersection at the corner of Kezia Trail and Farrell Road, additional one-way signage was installed to deter ingress.
Residents can help facilitate this work and ensure quality and safety for everyone by:
- Not entering the site access gates.
- Honoring the controlled work zones and do not cross the construction fence lines.
- Large trucks will be required to perform work, please watch for trucks, equipment, and construction personnel.
- Ensure that any pets kept in backyards cannot escape and enter the project site throughout the course of construction.
Work performed during this period will include:
- Masonry
- Roofing
- Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
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February 2021 - Construction Update
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- Project working hours will be from Monday to Friday between 07:00 and 18:00 and Saturday 09:00 to 18:00, except holidays.
- Neighbors in Cedar Grove Village should expect elevated levels of noise as well as increased vehicle traffic during the construction period. There will be an increase of activity outside of the construction fence lines as equipment and materials are delivered.
- We thank residents for notifying us of construction vehicles improperly turning through the one-way intersection at the corner of Kezia Trail and Farrell Road, additional signage will be installed to deter ingress.
Residents can help facilitate this work and ensure quality and safety for everyone by:
- Not entering the site access gates.
- Honoring the controlled work zones and do not cross the construction fence lines.
- Large trucks will be required to perform work, please watch for trucks, equipment, and construction personnel.
- Ensure that any pets kept in backyards cannot escape and enter the project site throughout the course of construction.
Work performed during this period will include:
- Framing
- Masonry
- Roofing
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