Opelousas is losing money due to illegal waterlines, mayor claims
City engineer William Jarrell III said he notified the mayor of the illegal water line issue when he was inspecting one road resurfacing project.
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City engineer William Jarrell III said he notified the mayor of the illegal water line issue when he was inspecting one road resurfacing project.
Several capital outlay projects inside the City of Opelousas are moving forward, but others have been delayed by a variety of issues.
On Thursday Alsandor said that he is running for reelection in November.
A series of projects intended to improve Opelousas' water supply and wastewater treatment are in the works. Here's what they entail.
Opelousas road, bridge improvements could begin soon Bobby Ardoin About $4.6 million for two separate infrastructure improvements funded by state grants and matching municipal revenues will begin soon in different areas of Opelousas. City engineer William Jarrell III told the Opelousas Board of Aldermen Tuesday that plans for $2.67 million in street reconstruction for portions of all six election districts are being finalized. Replacement projects costing $1.85 million are also scheduled for several sewerage pumping stations, added Jarrell. Expected start dates for the two projects have not...