Swift Creek
Records Show Shoosmith Landfill Contaminated Swift Creek Years Ago
Virginia environmental records reveal that Chesterfield's Shoosmith landfill was discharging waste into Swift Creek back in 2021, years before the facility filed for bankruptcy.
Bonaventure breaks ground on 344-unit housing project
Bonaventure has broken ground on Attain at Swift Creek, a 344-unit apartment complex on Greenyard Road expected to open its first units in early 2028.
County to Fund Drainage Work at Otterdale Road Crossings
Chesterfield County will fund a $47 million drainage and bridge project at two Swift Creek crossings on Otterdale Road to eliminate chronic flooding, with construction expected to start fall 2026.
Toxic Wastewater Leaks From Bankrupt Chesterfield Landfill
A bankrupt Chesterfield landfill is generating 65,000 gallons of toxic leachate daily, with state officials estimating a $173 million cleanup effort as the investigation continues into contamination flowing toward Swift Creek and the James River.