Chesterfield's 2022 Bond Projects Now Taking Shape

TL;DR: Four years after voters approved Chesterfield's $540 million bond referendum, schools, public safety facilities, libraries, and parks across the county are now under construction or completed, with over $320 million already spent.

The story

On November 8, 2022, Chesterfield County voters approved $540 million in general obligation bonds to fund long-term improvements across schools and county facilities, with 76 percent voter support. Four years later, the referendum is delivering tangible progress across multiple sectors.

Schools account for $375 million of the funding. Elementary school projects at Bensley, Deep Creek, Grange Hall, and A.M. Davis are completed or underway, along with a new Deep Creek Middle School. The marquee project is West Ridge High School, the county's first new high school in two decades, located at 17500 Duval Road in the western Route 360 corridor. The $135 million campus reached a topping-out ceremony milestone in June 2026 and is projected to open in summer 2027. The school will include two full-size gymnasiums, a 3,500-seat stadium, specialized arts and career education classrooms, dedicated special education space, and outdoor athletic facilities including baseball and softball diamonds.

County facilities funding totals $165 million. Public safety received $82.5 million: $39.1 million for construction of the county's first permanent police stations (four precincts, with one located in a redeveloped Spring Rock Green shopping center on eastern Midlothian Turnpike), and $42 million for fire and emergency services. Fire projects include replacing Chester Station 1 with a larger facility ($12.3 million) and renovating and expanding Clover Hill Station 7 ($9.3 million) and Dutch Gap Station 14 ($8.1 million). All fire and police facilities are being expanded to accommodate equipment and personnel growth alongside the county's population increase.

Libraries received $47.2 million for three projects: replacement of the Enon Library, renovation and expansion of the Ettrick-Matoaca Library, and construction of a new Hull Street library to serve residential growth in the western Route 360 corridor.

Parks and recreation received $35.3 million for field enhancements and The Park at River City Sportsplex. Recent park projects nearing completion include The Diamonds at Horner Park and field improvements behind the Lowe's facility in Chester, with parking, trails, accessible walkways, and restroom facilities; these are slated to open in spring 2026. Access roads, parking, and pathways to the historic Strachan House are projected to open summer 2026. Streetscape improvements along Chesterfield Avenue are planned for fall 2026.

As of July 2026, the county has utilized $320 million of the approved funds. Budget Director Gerard Durkin noted that "Projects were prioritized based on data, careful analysis, and identified community needs."

Key players

• Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors: County government body overseeing bond implementation
• Chesterfield County Schools: Building new and renovated school facilities
• Gerard Durkin: Budget director who noted projects were prioritized based on data and community needs

Key dates

• 2022-11-08: Voters approved $540 million bond referendum with 76 percent support
• 2026-06: West Ridge High School reached topping-out ceremony milestone
• 2026-06: The Diamonds at Horner Park slated to open
• 2026-07: $320 million of bond funds have been utilized to date
• 2027-06: West Ridge High School construction projected to end

Why it matters: The referendum demonstrates how voter-approved infrastructure investment translates into concrete improvements in schools, emergency services, libraries, and recreation. Residents are seeing returns on their ballot decision as facilities open and reduce strain on aging infrastructure and leased county offices.

Places

• West Ridge High School
• Deep Creek Middle School
• Bensley Elementary
• Deep Creek Elementary
• Grange Hall Elementary
• A.M. Davis Elementary
• Enon Library
• Ettrick-Matoaca Library
• Hull Street Library
• Chester Fire Station 1
• Clover Hill Fire Station 7
• Dutch Gap Fire Station 14
• Spring Rock Green shopping center
• Horner Park
• River City Sportsplex
• Strachan House
• Chesterfield Avenue

Related links

• Chesterfield 2022 Bond Referendum Projects Update
• Bond Referendums on Chesterfield County website
• 2022 Community Facilities Bond Plan: Public Safety
• 2022 Community Facilities Bond Plan: Libraries and Parks
• West Ridge High School Construction Progress

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Sources

• Chesterfield 2022 Bond Referendum Projects Update
• Bond Referendums
• Chesterfield Marks Milestone in Construction of New West Ridge High School
• Chesterfield Breaks Ground on First New High School in Over Two Decades
• 2022 Community Facilities Bond Plan: Public Safety
• 2022 Community Facilities Bond Plan: Libraries and Parks
• New Station Construction Begins
• Chesterfield Breaks Ground on First Permanent Police Precinct in County History