Attention DeKalb County residents: there's a Zoom meeting on the horizon to talk pipes and water capacity. The technical talk will center around the grand scheme of improving water service across the county, specifically regarding Phase II of the Peachtree Boulevard Water Transmission Main Replacement Project. According to a recent news release from DeKalb County, the digital gathering is set for Thursday, Jan. 29, at 6:30 p.m.
This next phase is crucial as it spans from Malone Drive to Carver Drive, and if you’re wondering about progress – the crews aren’t just twiddling their thumbs. They've wrapped up Phase I and have laid down 1,548 linear feet of 12-inch and 1,820 linear feet of 36-inch pipe to date. There's a lot to the project, stretching about 11,000 linear feet in total, but with December 2027 marked on the calendar for completion, it looks like a long game.
Now, all this thrust to boost the watershed systems isn't just a flight of fancy. It’s a slice of DeKalb County's heftily budgeted $4.27 billion capital improvement program. They're putting their money where their mouth is to iron out the kinks in local water service. As for the nitty-gritty of construction, work crews will be buzzing along from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday – holidays get a pass.
Residents’re bound to notice more clatter and hustle during these hours. The silver lining? Knowing the hubbub is due to enhancements that should keep taps running smoother in the long run. For those with a question mark hovering over their head or who just want to keep tabs on progress, DeKalb has a DWM Project Information Line at 1-800- 986-1108, and they're up for emails at [email protected].
