As of its April 2026 meeting, the authority reported the $1,664,000 project is on hold for funds, tied to a GEFA grant.
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Cornelia water authority puts Fieldale hatchery sewer project on hold for funding
A sewer line and lift station meant to serve the reopened Fieldale hatchery has stalled while the Cornelia Water and Sewerage Authority waits on grant funds to cover its roughly $1.6 million cost.
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April 28, 2026: Hatchery sewer extension project
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In July 2025, the Cornelia Water & Sewerage Authority discussed a sewer force main and lift station to serve the Fieldale hatchery redevelopment, putting the construction estimate at $1.6 million and noting the authority was awaiting Fieldale's acceptance of engineering fees.
By January 2026, the authority was discussing the project again with a cost figure of $1,664,000, noting the extension would add 26,000 gallons per day to the sewer system.
As of its April 2026 meeting, the authority reported the $1,664,000 project is on hold for funds, tied to a GEFA grant.
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DiscusseddiscussedHatchery sewer extension project
On hold for funds -- $1,664,000 GEFA Grant
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Hatchery sewer extension project
On hold for funds -- $1,664,000 GEFA Grant
DiscusseddiscussedHatchery Sewer project
This will add 26,000 gallons per day to the sewer system.
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Hatchery Sewer project
This will add 26,000 gallons per day to the sewer system.
DiscusseddiscussedHatchery Sewer extension for reopened Fieldale hatchery
This will add 26,000 gallons per day to the sewer system.
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Hatchery Sewer extension for reopened Fieldale hatchery
This will add 26,000 gallons per day to the sewer system.
DiscusseddiscussedHatchery sewer force main and lift station for Fieldale hatchery redevelopment
Construction estimate - $1.6M. Awaiting Fieldale acceptance of engineering fees
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Hatchery sewer force main and lift station for Fieldale hatchery redevelopment
Construction estimate - $1.6M. Awaiting Fieldale acceptance of engineering fees
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