May 9, 2016 by

Geotechnical Boring Begins in Atlanta’s Massive Water Supply Project

The next step toward Atlanta’s 30-day water supply begins today with geotechnical boring. Next week, the Department of Watershed Management (DWM) will start the construction to sample rock quality along the tunnel boring machine’s future route.

Geotechnical boring provides engineers with information to understand and determine underground conditions by drilling, imaging and testing rock cores for fractures. In addition, it ensures a stable foundation for the installment of the tunnel.

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