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Download Channel Improvement Construction Schedule (PDF) The Capital Improvement Program Team of the City of East Point has obtained the services of Astra Grading & Pipe, LLC. to perform channel excavation and grading associated with the development of a landscaped open channel approximately 900 feet long. The existing drainage system consists of two parallel 60-inch underground corrugated metal pipes leading to a concrete culvert at Sylvan Road. A head wall is located where channel flow enters the underground corrugated metal pipes. Over time, the metal pipes failed and became separated, forcing the flowing storm water to scour a large area immediately downstream from the point of failure. Over time, the scoured area will continue to increase in length and width, which will lead to further damage and potentially pose significant threat to safety for the surrounding residential neighborhood. This construction project is to remove the existing deteriorated underground corrugated metal pipes and replace them with the creation of an open channel through the park. The work includes stream buffer restoration for the created stream, installation of a new headwall, erosion control devices to prevent scouring at the upstream end of the project, and stabilization of the bank with native vegetation. These enhancements will promote positive environmental impacts associated with reduction in pollutant levels, reduction in peak flows and recharge of ground water which will ultimately result in enhanced water quality. Channel construction scheduled to begin the week of February 19, 2009 Should you have any questions, please contact Ms. Marceia Barlow, Project Coordinator, at 404.270.7162, Capital Improvement Program office, East Point, Georgia.