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New Iberia officials warn sewer system needs millions for repairs, cautious revenue estimates
Summary
City officials told the council the sewer utility faces large capital needs — from drum screens to pipe reroutes and pump repairs — and leaders said they are keeping revenue projections conservative while pursuing projects and renegotiating contracts.
New Iberia officials told the City Council that the municipal sewer system requires substantial repairs and capital projects that will stretch city finances, and they urged a conservative revenue forecast while they pursue funding and contracts.
The mayor and Craig, the city’s sewer director, described multiple large projects under design or construction and flagged rising bid costs. "We have an old system. Our system has issues," Craig said, adding that bids are coming in high and that the city is facing a sequence of costly repairs and capital work. He identified multiple projects by name: Pollard Street (underway), Jean Street pump station ("around 3" million), and work tied to rerouting flows around railroad crossings. Craig said the budget includes $4,200,000 budgeted for sewer user fees.
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