Watershed Protection
Watershed Protection
Project Name: Southeast Atlanta Green Infrastructure Initiative (SAGII) – Capacity Relief Ponds
The project involves the construction of a capacity relief pond in Peoplestown to mitigate the possibility of overflows in this area of combined sewers. This project is part of the group of projects known as the Southeast Atlanta Green Infrastructure Initiative (SAGII). CM Services included in design task order.
The scope of this project includes:
- Three ponds
- Bio-retention areas
- Containment area for potential spills from the Peoplestown Junction Box
Justification:
- Reduces flooding potential
- Protects public health and safety
- Provides a recreational and community amenity
- Provides ecological habitat
Project Type: Watershed Protection
Project Start: 12/1/2014
Proposed Construction Start: 12/2014
Scheduled Completion: 10/1/2021
Project Budget: $16,000,000
Council District(s): Citywide
NPU(s): M, O, T, V, Y
Project Status / Phase: Inactive / Design
