Looking for a New Job Opportunity? Goochland County is Hiring!

Looking for a new adventure? A new job opportunity? Goochland County is currently hiring for a variety of positions.

We all know that a good life starts with a great job.  That’s why it’s so important for you to successfully pursue a position that can make you happy and can keep you fulfilled, a job that best suits your talents, skills and p...

VDOT Highway Alerts for the week of August 10 - 17, 2018

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Richmond District has released its forecast of road construction/closures that could cause delays from August 10 - 17, 2018.

One project is planned within Goochland County, the full list including other localities is available via the link below.

Manakin Rd. (Rt. 621) between Three Chopt Rd. and Hermitage Rd. - Utility work - August 13 - 17

There will be alternating lanes closed ...

Goochland County Recognized for Financial Excellence

Goochland County has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).

This
award was received for the fifth year in a row, this time for the County’sFiscal Year 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).  It represents the highest form of recognition
in the area of governmental accoun...

Boil Water Notice Issued for Jenkins Trailer Park in Goochland County

The Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) Office of Drinking Water has issued a Boil Water Notice for residents of the Jenkins Trailer Park located at 3207 River Road West in Goochland County.

This Boil Water Notice applies ONLY to the residents of the Jenkins Trailer Park and the public water supply well serving the trailer park.  This does not apply to Goochland’s Public Utilities customers or users of other public water su...

Goochland County Animal Shelter Temporarily Relocating for Construction

On Monday, July 2nd the Goochland County Animal Shelter will temporarily relocate to the County’s Central High School Cultural and Educational Complex located at 2748 Dogtown Road, Goochland, VA 23063.

Relocation
is necessary to accommodate ongoing construction of a new 13,941 square footstate-of-the-art shelter facility and demolition of the existing Animal Shelter.  

The temporary Animal Shelter will operate at the rear of the Cen...

VDOT Bridge Repairs To Close Vontay Road Over Turkey Creek In Hanover

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will close Vontay Road/Octagon Church Road (Route 611) to through traffic over Turkey Creek in Hanover County beginning Thursday, June 28 for bridge repairs.

Weather permitting, the work is expected to be complete by fall 2018. During repairs, drivers should follow the posted detour routes: • Eastbound Octagon Church Rd./Vontay Rd. (Rt. 611) – Take Factory Mill Rd. (Rt. 635...

VDOT Contractor Conducting Traffic Counts in Goochland County

The County has been advised that The Traffic Group, Inc. has been contracted by the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) Central Office to conduct traffic counts in Goochland County.

The traffic information to be collected by these counts is very
important for management of the road network and required reporting of trafficvolume information to the Federal government.  

To meet the requirements of their VDOT contr...

2015 Uniform Statewide Building Code

Please be advised that the Virginia Board of Housing and Community Development, at their July 30, 2018 meeting, approved the 2015 Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code.

The effective date of the 2015 Uniform Statewide Building Code is Septembe...