Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s Georgia Power.
The City of Dunwoody announced on April 3 that during the next month Georgia Power will be using a helicopter and ground crews to do reliability maintenance on its power lines throughout Dunwoody this month.
According to a statement from Georgia Power, the effort will “build the future of energy by investing in the electric grid, making it stronger and more resilient. These investments include working on local substations and transmission lines that carry the energy you need to power your homes and businesses.”
Crews will be replacing equipment on the existing transmission lines that are located between the Sandy Springs and Norcross areas, with the first stop being Wildcat Park, 5435 Roberts Dr., the former location of Austin Elementary School.
Groundwork will begin on April 3, with helicopter work following during the week of April 7, during which time Wildcat Park will be partially closed. Construction fencing will cordon off park areas closed to the public. Visitors are advised to pay attentions to warning signs and maintain a safe distance from security fencing. Crews will move southeast through the city this month, according to the statement.
“You will likely see an increase in crew members, vehicles such as trucks and construction equipment, and a helicopter during this time,” the statement said. “Construction activities may result in road closures and noise impacts. We will work to minimize traffic disruptions. “
The power company said it anticipates the customers will not see service disruptions, but Georgia Power will keep them informed about the progress of the work being done.
“Please contact us at GPCprojects3@southernco.com or (404) 506-6536 if you have any questions or need more information about this project,” the statement concluded.
Groundwork will begin on April 3 and helicopter work will begin the week of April 7, during which time Wildcat Park will be partially closed. Construction fencing will cordon off park areas closed to the public.
Visitors are advised to heed warning signs and maintain distance from security fencing. Crews will move southeast through the city this month.
