Atlanta, Georgia – Two new large investments, as announced by Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, will help Atlanta’s infrastructure to get significantly better. Part of the “Moving Atlanta Forward,” strategy, these initiatives seek to guarantee the city’s sustainability and expansion.
The first significant investment is $13,774,270 for the Chattahoochee Water Treatment Plant. Sponsored by Councilmember Dustin Hillis, this ordinance seeks to change the FY 25 budget to suit this acquisition. The money is set for important renovations including replacement of four outdated pumps, repairs to the current equipment, and increase of energy efficiency and performance delivery. Maintaining the water resiliency of the city and guaranteeing Atlanta’s efficient use of its resources depend on this initiative.
Apart from the improvement in the water treatment plant, the city is also working on a $33.2 million project meant to turn Fairburn Road into a complete street. Supported by Councilmember Andrea L. Boone, this resolution will see Fairburn Road, running from the city limits to Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, undergo a thorough make-over. Along with improvements to curbs, sidewalks, traffic signals, and crossings, the project intends to include street resurfacing, the inclusion of shared-use paths and cycling lanes. This project also includes improvements in drainage and landscaping, which reflect the pride of the community and guarantee pedestrian and cyclist-friendly surroundings, therefore enhancing safety and connectivity.
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Mayor Dickens emphasized the importance of these investments.
“Investments in our infrastructure are always worth every penny—whether above ground or below. From ensuring our city is water resilient to having safe, connected streets that reflect a community’s pride, these are funds well-spent and will pay dividends for generations.”
He also appreciates the City Council for their expected assistance in advancing these important initiatives and Councilmen Boone and Hillis for their sponsorship of these projects.
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These infrastructure projects clearly demonstrate Atlanta’s determination to create a strong and environmentally friendly metropolis. For comprehensive information and updates, residents interested in finding out more about the ongoing and forthcoming initiatives should visit the websites of the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management and the Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT).
