TIFTON — Over the next few weeks, the City of Tifton’s contractor will be actively working on the Fire Hydrant Replacement project.

This project entails the removal and replacement of old fire hydrants throughout the city.

Many of the fire hydrants being replaced are original fire hydrants that date back to the early 1900’s, which makes it difficult to find replacement parts for these hydrants. These fire hydrants also no longer meet the standards for fire protection because they do not have the larger outlets needed to hook up to modern fire trucks and achieve maximum water flow in the event of a fire. During the removal and replacement of the fire hydrants, the water will have to be turned off in the area.

The contractor’s tentative schedule for Monday, Dec. 17 – Thursday, Dec. 20.

Monday, Dec.17:

– Intersection of Ridge Avenue and 2nd Street

(Business Area).

– Intersection of Ridge and Morgan Drive

(Business Area)

– Intersection of Timmons Drive and 11th Street

(Residential Area).

 Tuesday, Dec. 18:

 – Intersection of Park Avenue and 9th Street

(Residential Area).

– Intersection of Park Avenue and 13th Street

(Residential Area).

– Davis Road between Perimeter Road and Melanna Drive

(Residential Area).

 Wednesday, Dec. 19:

 – Intersection of Central Avenue and 5th Street

(Business Area).

– 110 E 9th Street

(Business Area).

 Thursday, Dec. 20:

 – Intersection of 4th Street and Central Avenue

(Business Area).

– Intersection of 4th Street and Tift Avenue.

(Business Area).

This initial schedule is subject to change based on weather and any unforeseen issues that may arise. For daily updates on the work schedule citizens can reference the Public Notices page at www.tifton.net.