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28-05-2025
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DeKalb County launches major water main replacement project along College Avenue
The Brief DeKalb County will replace over a mile of water main pipes along College Avenue starting June 9, as part of a $4.27 billion capital improvement program. Construction will occur overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday through Friday, and is expected to continue through December 2025. A virtual community meeting is scheduled for June 5 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom to provide project details to residents. AVONDALE ESTATES, Ga. - DeKalb County will begin replacing over a mile of water main pipes along College Avenue on June 9 as part of an ongoing effort to upgrade its watershed system. What we know The project, which stretches from Sam Crossings to Lakeshore Drive, will involve the installation of approximately 7,100 linear feet of new ductile iron water main. Construction is expected to continue through December 2025, pending any weather-related delays. The work is part of the county's $4.27 billion capital improvement program aimed at increasing service capacity and reliability across the region. Local perspective Construction will take place overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Sunday through Friday, excluding major holidays. Officials warn that residents should expect an uptick in noise and traffic during those hours. What you can do A virtual community meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, to provide residents with more details about the project. The meeting will be held via Zoom at For more information, residents can contact the DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management by calling 1-800-986-1108 or emailing projectinfo@ The Source DeKalb County government provided the details and image for this article.
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28-05-2025
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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.
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31-01-2025
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Water main break reported in Decatur neighborhood
Crews in DeKalb County are working on the latest of several burst water mains over the last month. The DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management are reporting a 10-inch broken water main on Glendale Avenue in Decatur. A Channel 2 Action News photographer is on the way to the water main break. Get the latest details on Channel 2 Action News starting at 4:00 p.m. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Earlier this month, a massive 30-inch water main broke near Clairmont Road, leaving thousands of people without water for days and 20,000 others under a boil water advisory. Several water main breaks have been reported across DeKalb County and the City of Atlanta in the last few weeks, including one that shut down Peachtree Road as water shot more than 12 feet into the air. RELATED STORIES: Massive water main break shuts down Peachtree Road in Buckhead Crews still repairing road weeks after major water main break in DeKalb County Water main break turns South Fulton road into sheet of ice, stranding drivers [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
