Friday, February 22, 2002
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Friday, February 22, 2002 |
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Cochran Mill may hold key to South Fulton's water needs
By JOHN
THOMPSON
South Fulton's water solution could be found in the woods of Cochran Mill Park. Leaders from Fairburn, Union City and Palmetto are hoping to convince Fulton County to give the municipalities 350 acres at the park to build a reservoir to supply South Fulton's future water needs. Keck and Woods engineer Charles Corbin has worked with the leaders in trying to find a suitable site, and believes Cochran Mill is the best solution. "There are some other sites along Bear Creek and Pea Creek, but they would only yield five million gallons a day. This site has the potential for 13 million gallons a day," he said. If the reservoir is built, Corbin said the south side's water uses would be filled until 2030 and provide another source of water for the region. The key in getting the site built will be getting Fulton County to agree to give up the land and convincing the public that the park is the best site for a new reservoir and lake. "We decided to look at land that was already in the public sector, since this could dramatically lower the cost of building the reservoir," said Corbin. Corbin estimates it would take five years to build the reservoir. Fulton officials are still waiting for more information on the project before they make any public comments.
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