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Kennesaw approves $194,000 emergency repair after sinkhole threatens utilities near Cobb International
Summary
City council unanimously approved an emergency resolution to fund immediate repairs to a widening sinkhole near 2500 Cobb International Boulevard, authorizing up to $194,000 to stabilize a failing storm pipe and protect private property and utilities while staff pursue cost recovery from other parties.
The City of Kennesaw on Monday approved an emergency resolution authorizing up to $194,000 for immediate stormwater repairs at a sinkhole near 2500 Cobb International Boulevard after staff warned the collapse was widening and beginning to expose fiber and other utilities.
The funding was approved unanimously after a council motion to proceed without waiting for a competitive RFP process. Mayor Andrew called for the motion; the council voted 5-0 to approve the emergency repair resolution.
City staff described the sinkhole as first noticed in March and said the collapse has since enlarged to the point it now threatens the retaining wall and parking lot of an adjacent business, identified in council discussion as Atlanta Bonded Warehouse. Ricky, a city staff member, told the…
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