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Belfield Ditch replacement project declared substantially complete after long effort

Calcasieu Parish Police Jury · September 18, 2026

Summary

The Police Jury accepted the Belfield Ditch Multicrossing Replacement Project as substantially complete; a juror who worked on the project for 14 years thanked staff and noted it "dropped 2 foot of water level."

The Calcasieu Parish Police Jury adopted a resolution accepting the Belfield Ditch Multicrossing Replacement Project as substantially complete.

A juror who said he had been involved for about 14 years praised staff and contractors, saying: "It has turned out to be I think we dropped 2 foot of water level by doing this, which is substantial for for flood zones in in the Bellfield area." Parish staff and the engineer acknowledged maintenance and vegetation requirements; the engineer noted that some non-native invasive species remain and suggested coordination with the drainage district for cleanup.

The resolution accepts substantial completion; staff will follow standard closeout steps, including any final inspections and contractor punch-list work noted in contracting documents.

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