26 - 004 Groundwater Wells 4 & 5

2026-11-03

The Work to be completed for the City of Flowery Branch – Groundwater Wells 4 & 5 is described briefly as follows : The City of Flowery Branch Wells 4 and 5 Project will bring two existing wells online to enhance the City ’ s water supply system . The work includes construction of a chemical feed building , installation of new water mains , and reconditioning of the existing wells . Site work will involve traditional development and utility construction within both City right - of - way and property , as well as GDOT rights - of - way , including demolition , grading , drainage , and erosion control . All GDOT encroachments will be properly permitted . Water main extensions will be installed using horizontal directional drilling ( HDD ) and open - cut trenching methods . Work includes a 4 - inch DIP HDD crossing (± 114 LF ) and abandonment of an existing 2 - inch main (± 103 LF ) within GDOT right - of - way . Approximately 1 , 400 LF of new 8 - inch main will be installed along Railroad Street and Cantrell Road with tie - in to Cemetery Road , and another 1 , 000 LF of 8 - inch main will be added along Vireo Drive . Well head lines will range from 4 - to 6 - inch DIP and vary in lengths . The chemical feed building will contain separate sodium hypochlorite and fluoride rooms , a pipe gallery , and associated well houses . One 12 - inch and one 8 - inch well will be reconditioned , tested , and equipped with permanent pumps . All facilities will be enclosed within a secure perimeter fence . This project is approved by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division ( EPD ). A GDOT Utility Encroachment Permit has been obtained for HDD and waterline abandonment , with modifications pending . The contractor will coordinate and pay applicable fees to Georgia Power for pole relocations and to Atlanta Gas Light for gas service to the auxiliary power supply .

Georgia

2026-05-10