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Council awards drainage maintenance contract to Louisiana Hydroblast; city and vendor outline proactive cleaning program

City of New Iberia City Council · January 7, 2026

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Summary

New Iberia approved a contract with Louisiana Hydroblast Solutions LLC for drainage system maintenance and heard a presentation showing cleared storm drains, a planned rotating maintenance cycle, and coordination with forthcoming capital engineering work funded by the state.

The New Iberia City Council voted to award a city drainage maintenance contract to Louisiana Hydroblast Solutions LLC and heard the company and city staff describe a coordinated, citywide maintenance program.

Hydroblast and public‑works staff presented before‑and‑after photos and said the contractor has been working with city crews since July on targeted trouble spots including Highland, Plantation, Saint Edwards and Acadian Acres. "We're about 85% done with that," a Hydroblast representative said, describing recent cleaning and debris removal that restored flow in clogged pipes.

Mayor noted $4.1 million in state funding (Chandler Staples leading engineering work) that will be used for larger drainage improvements; the Hydroblast partnership is intended to be proactive maintenance that reduces short‑term flooding while larger capital projects are designed and bid. City staff said Hydroblast brings specialized equipment and that coordination with city crews allows a quicker response after storms.

Councilors asked for details about rotation schedules, ditch scraping and how the vendor will be integrated with city maintenance. Hydroblast said the goal is to run a citywide cycle, inspect after storms and then return to problem areas on a quarterly basis. The resolution to award the contract was moved and seconded and council members were asked to record their votes via the council's voting machines.

Council members praised the results and urged the city to sustain the program once capital projects complete. Staff said the maintenance work will be shared with the engineering team so design work can be informed by documented problem spots.