The Civil Division works with engineers, developers and citizens as well as other City/County departments. We provide engineering services, such as Design and Inspection. We also address infrastructure concerns from an engineering standpoint. We strive to meet the needs of our customers and look forward to continuing to serve the City of Albany/Dougherty County in the future.

The Civil Division is responsible for field surveying, drafting and design of civil projects within the City of Albany. Designs are produced utilizing Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) technology.

Construction Standards Manual

The City of Albany Construction Standards Manual was updated on 09/09/2016. Significant changes were made to the 6000 SERIES (Erosion Control) on 07/25/2016. The City of Albany Construction Standards Manual is subject to change without notice. Please verify with the City of Albany Engineering Department that there have been no changes made to any of the standards before using.

• City of Albany Construction Standards Manual

Note: Additional best management practices and construction details for erosion, sediment, and pollution control are available in the current edition of the "Manual for Erosion & Sediment Control in Georgia" and from the Georgia soil and water conservation commission.

Storm Sewer Improvements

• Flood Control
• Localized Flooding

Current Major Projects

• Nottingham Way Street Improvements - Phase II - From Westover Blvd. south to Stuart Avenue
• Nottingham Way Street Improvements - Phase III - From Stuart Avenue south to Whispering Pines Road
• Three Oaks Park area Stormwater Improvements
• SPLOST VII Railroad Crossing Upgrades – city wide
• SPLOST VII Improvements to Minor Storm Water Ponds
• SPLOST VII Sidewalk Installation
• SPLOST VII Dirt Alley Paving
• TSPLOST Street Paving
• TSPLOST Paved Alley Reconstruction
• TSPLOST Traffic Intersection Improvements
• TSPLOST Street Resurfacing 

The Engineering Inspection Section ensures compliance with the City of Albany standards and specifications on work being done by private contractors and City Utilities.

Charles A. Clark, P.E., Civil Engineering Superintendent
240 Pine Ave, Ste 200
Albany, Georgia 31701
(229) 883-6955 phone / (229) 431-2875 fax

John Shepherd, Project Engineer
Neal Mitchell, Engineering Inspection Supervisor
Mike Gatlin, Assistant Engineering Inspection Supervisor

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