Brookhaven City Hall is on track to be finished by June 2025, according to Program Manager Steve Mauro with Atlanta-based Comprehensive Program Services Inc.
The project, which the city is calling a “city centre,” is expected to cost $78 million. It is located at the Oglethorpe/Brookhaven MARTA station on Peachtree Road.
Work on the site includes relocating an old DeKalb County main water line and utilities, testing and removing dirt, excavating giant concrete slabs, reinforcing Peachtree Road and building the foundation.
A laser system has been installed to measure movement on the MARTA tracks, while the construction team meets weekly with MARTA engineers.
“This is part of the requirements when you’re working this close to the MARTA tracks, to be able to measure what’s happening. Any deviations in the tracks could be a hazard to the trains traveling on them,” said Mauro. “It’s well above and beyond what you would do at any other construction site.”
The project is under constant review, making sure the city is staying within the budget. The city has approved all trade contracts, said City Manager Christian Sigman. IT equipment and the Peachtree Overlay District design expenses will be reviewed before the next city council meeting.
At the March 12 meeting, the council is expected to revise the Brookhaven Arts Commission budget for artwork at he new city hall, potentially cutting it from $450,000 to $50,000.
The Feb. 27 city council meeting was led by Mayor Pro Tem John Funny due to the absence of Mayor John Park. Councilmember Madeleine Simmons was also absent.
In other news:
• Council members voted to add a definition of data processing centers to the city code. Brookhaven Community Development Director Linda Abaray said it was necessary because multiple data centers have inquired about locating in Brookhaven.
• An ordinance to amend the City of Brookhaven Special Service…
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