Work could begin in early October on a utilities relocation project related to the widening of Ga. 347/Friendship Road in South Hall County. The work includes the relocation and extension of water lines — some 10 miles’ worth of ductile iron pipe ranging from 8 to 16 inches, said Matt Tarver of Gainesville Public Utilities. The city approved a $5.7 million contract to Layne Heavy Civil for the work, which also involves Thompson Mill Road.