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4 days ago
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Chamblee water main project to begin in July, expected to take 3 years
DeKalb County is launching a major water transmission main project in Chamblee with the goal of improving water service throughout the county. The Peachtree Industrial Water Transmission Main Replacement Project is set to begin July 7 and wrap up by 2028, barring delays. Crews will replace about 11,000 feet of an existing 30-inch carbon steel main with a 36-inch iron main. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Smaller pipes associated with the main will also be replaced with larger capacity pipes. The existing 6-inch and 8-inch pipes will be replaced with 12-inch pipes. The project area will involve Malone Drive, Peachtree Boulevard and Carver Drive. The plan calls for the project to happen in three phases. Phase I: Malone Drive (Peachtree Road to Peachtree Industrial Boulevard) and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard (Malone Drive to Miller Drive) Phase II: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard (Miller Drive to Longview Drive) Phase III: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard (Longview Drive) through Carver Drive The county expects the project to affect about 100 businesses, including apartment complexes. Travelers who drive down Peachtree Boulevard will also experience impacts from the work. Crews will work from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding major holidays. The county said in the project's FAQs that despite the water discoloration, the water is safe to drink. TRENDING STORIES: 'The Wire' actor says his son was 'thrown 300 feet' from their home in Henry County tornado A trip to a GA Burger King's drive-thru led to a high school graduate's dream he never saw coming American Idol winner Jamal Roberts encourages metro Atlanta high schoolers to 'dream big' The work will include heavy equipment and construction truck traffic, material manipulation and storage, compacting, jackhammering, drilling, excavation, grading and paving. The county said the work is expected to damage some driveways, curbs and landscaping, among other items. DeKalb County is inviting those who are interested in learning more about a water main replacement project to attend a meeting. The county will hold the public meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Chamblee City Hall, 3518 Broad St. The project is part of the county's $4.27 billion capital improvement program to boost the watershed's capacity and service. Those who want to reach out for more information can call the Department of Watershed Management Project Information Line at 1-800- 986-1108 or email projectinfo@ [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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7 days ago
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DeKalb County to replace water mains along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
The Brief The Peachtree Industrial Water Transmission Main Replacement Project will upgrade 11,000 feet of aging water infrastructure, enhancing efficiency with larger pipes. The project is part of DeKalb County's $4.27 billion capital improvement program, divided into three phases along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. Construction will occur weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with completion expected by January 2028; residents can attend a public meeting on June 3 for more information. CHAMBLEE, Ga. - A major infrastructure project aimed at improving water service capacity in DeKalb County is set to begin July 7. What we know The Peachtree Industrial Water Transmission Main Replacement Project will replace approximately 11,000 feet of aging 30-inch carbon steel water main with a 36-inch ductile iron pipe. Additional 6- and 8-inch lines will also be removed and replaced with 12-inch pipe to increase efficiency. The project is part of DeKalb County's $4.27 billion capital improvement program to upgrade watershed infrastructure across the region. Local perspective Work will begin on Malone Drive and continue north along the northbound lane of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, ending at Carver Drive. The project is divided into three phases: Phase I: Malone Drive (Peachtree Road to Peachtree Industrial Boulevard) and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard (Malone Drive to Miller Drive) Phase II: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard (Miller Drive to Longview Drive) Phase III: Peachtree Industrial Boulevard (Longview Drive to Carver Drive) Crews will work weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding major holidays. Officials warn residents to expect increased construction noise and traffic during work hours. What you can do Residents can learn more during a public meeting on Tuesday, June 3, at 6:30 p.m. at Chamblee City Hall, 3518 Broad Street, Chamblee, GA 30341. For more information, contact the DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management at 1-800-986-1108 or email projectinfo@ What's next Construction is scheduled to be completed by January 2028. The Source The details and map were provided by the DeKalb County government.
