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ARBC: Kumeet (diversion) canal construction proceeds; utility relocations caused years-long delays
Summary
ARBC staff reported incremental progress on the Kumeet River diversion canal: several bridges complete or substantially complete, Channel Segment 1 reported 70% complete; utility relocations for Florida Gas had stalled work but are being resolved. Six remaining contracts are targeted for advertisement, bidding and award by year—s end.
ARBC Executive Director Paul Sawyer and project staff updated commissioners July 8 on progress for the Kumeet River diversion canal project, reporting incremental advances on multiple construction fronts and continuing delays tied to utility relocations.
Sawyer said channel segment 1 (between Scenic Highway and Baton Rouge Bayou) is about 70% complete. He reported that most utility…
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