DeKalb County to replace water mains along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
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@dekalbcountyga.gov.
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.