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Sandy Springs nears completion of Riverside Drive spillway and drainage upgrades to reduce flooding
Summary
City staff said the stormwater team has improved a spillway and drainage system on Riverside Drive near the North Harbor neighborhood, added retaining walls and will install a guardrail; final touches are expected in the coming weeks.
A staff member said Sandy Springs’ stormwater team is nearing completion of upgrades to a spillway and the drainage system on Riverside Drive near the North Harbor neighborhood to reduce storm flooding, with final touches and a new guardrail scheduled in the coming weeks.
The staff member said the area “tends to flood during storms, thanks in part to a nearby body of water” and that the spillway had previously “been struggling to keep up during heavy rainstorms.” The remarks described recent work on the spillway and drainage as having “greatly decreased” the risk of flooding.
“Think of it like making the drain in a tub or a sink larger to let the water drain quicker,” the staff member said. The update also noted that walls are being constructed to help strengthen the surrounding vegetation and that a new guardrail will be installed. The speaker said the project’s final touches will be completed in the coming weeks and invited residents to follow city social media for progress updates.
Staff did not specify project cost, funding source, or a precise completion date in the remarks. No formal votes or policy actions were recorded during the remarks; the item was presented as an informational update.
