Atlanta!! This One’s for YOU: UCT Conference and Exhibition
Perma-Liner Industries cordially invites you to The UCT (Underground Construction Technology) conference right in your home town, Atlanta, Georgia! It’s taking place on February 3rd and 4th at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta and we want to see you there! There will be numerous exhibits and informative sessions on the value and […]
Atlanta’s 2016 Underground Construction Conference
Atlanta will be hosting the annual Underground Construction Technology (UCT) Conference & Exhibition held at the Georgia World Congress Center in early February next year. The UCTA helps to develop educational sessions and workshops for the conference and organizes networking and recognition events at the conference including the UCTA Gulf Coast Chapter Golf Tournament and […]
Old Fourth Ward Park Infrastructure
Historic Fourth Ward Park is a 17-acre public park in the heart of the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood. Located near downtown and adjacent to the Atlanta BeltLine, the park is well positioned to serve neighborhood residents as well as visitors from around the city and the region. Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., on behalf of the City […]
EPA Awards Atlanta Environmental Education Grant
This week the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Captain Planet Foundation as a recipient of an Environmental Education (EE) Grant. The Atlanta-based non-profit was selected in the latest round of awards under the EE Grants Program. The mission of the Captain Planet Foundation is to give the next generation of environmental stewards an […]
Atlanta’s Historic Natural Detention Pond
The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management (DWM), in conjunction with Atlanta Beltline, Inc. (ABI), constructed a storm water detention pond in the Historic Fourth Ward Park that serves as a functional amenity for the surrounding community. The project was part of the Clear Creek Combined Sewer Capacity Relief Project, undertaken in compliance with […]
Union City’s Stable Infrastructure and Development
Union City is one of the most influential sub-markets in the southern region of the Metro-Atlanta area. There is an abundance of rich history in Union City that is illustrated through more than one hundred pictures and information found in a book- A Pictorial History: Celebrating 100 Years. The City works diligently to enhance job […]
DeKalb County’s Sewer Geography Information System
DeKalb County is in the process of implementing an infrastructure mapping system for the sewer system. In accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency, the City is upgrading its underground infrastructure in an effort to reduce sanitary sewer overflows. In doing this, the need to fully assess the condition of the pipeline is necessary. The […]
Heavy Rain Prompts Sewer Overhaul in Valdosta
Many parts of the nation are experiencing heavier than usual rainfall. This also means there is a better chance of sewer overflows and leaky pipelines. The City of Valdosta has had its share and is now undergoing a sewer overhaul. Recently, the amount of rain totaled 7.5 inches causing four manholes to overflow, as well […]
Hiram’s Sewer Enhancements
The downtown area of Hiram has been busy with sewer construction. The City is in the process of installing an enhancement to the sewer system and lift station. The upgrade is expected to be completed at the end of November. The primary roadway affected is Main Street from Arnold Lane to the northeast and Hwy […]
Stockbridge’s Annual Storm Drain Project
The City of Stockbridge is in need of Volunteers for a great project! In an ongoing effort to help keep debris out of the storm drain, Stockbridge is giving the community a chance to participate and get the word out about environmental concerns. The main objective is to raise community awareness about the function of […]