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New Iberia council approves change-order process to shore up Pollard Street sewer trenches
Summary
Council expanded its agenda and approved a resolution authorizing change-order work to stabilize extensive voids uncovered during sewer replacement on Pollard Street, while warning more repairs are likely as crews move down the block.
The New Iberia City Council on Sept. 2 approved a resolution to authorize change-order work allowing contractors to expedite repairs on Pollard Street after crews uncovered large voids while replacing a sewer main.
City officials said the sewer line under Pollard Street sits about 10 feet deep. As crews excavated the pipe trench they found pockets and voids beneath the road surface that have compromised pavement and, in at least one case, caused concrete collapse when the excavation disturbed old backfill. The council expanded the agenda specifically to consider Resolution 2598, which authorizes change order number 1 for the City of New Iberia Street Improvements Project (Asphalt Overlay) and permits the mayor to execute related…
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