Business View Civil and Municipal | Volume 3, Issue 3

148 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 3 62 North Jackson St Winder, GA 30680 (678) 425-9494 www.vankirkelectric.com Specialized in multi-family construction, including high-density, podium-style, and garden-style apartments, student housing, assisted living facilities, and mixed-use projects across the United States VALUE • KNOWL EDGE • EXCE L L ENCE From coast to coast, Vankirk Electric has been dedicated to working with their customers and partners to provide a superior electrical installation. master plan for the city’s downtown. The plan included acquiring land to start a $2 million stormwater project in the residential part of downtown, as well as a separate $5 million project that is still to come. “We have hopefully set our stormwater fees at rates that we can start doing some of these big projects,” says Maynard. “There are probably three more projects that have just been pent up and need to be done. Then, moving forward, maybe we won’t have any more great projects like that.” Future proofing infrastructure is a priority for Winder. They are currently working to replace metal piping used in underground projects that has been eroding quickly. Previously, the city had used, and allowed developers to use, metal pipe for projects. Due to the pH in the water, the pipes are eroding quickly, needing to be replaced more frequently. “Since I’ve been Mayor we have changed that and we will not allow a metal pipe. You have to use concrete,” Maynard states. “Some