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New Iberia certifies completion of parks and facility upgrades; PepperPlex road near ready
Summary
Council approved certificates of substantial completion for ARPA-funded civic center restroom renovations, the City Park splash pad and Little Brooklyn Park, and advanced the PepperPlex access road project. Staff highlighted durability upgrades, water‑saving controls and community collaboration on designs.
The New Iberia City Council on Jan. 28 approved certificates of substantial completion for several city improvement projects and heard staff briefings on remaining punch‑list items.
Resolution 2614 certified finish of American Rescue Plan Act‑funded restroom renovations at two recreation centers (Bank Avenue Park and Sashondoro). Staff noted removal of old tile, installation of porcelain tile and industrial‑grade paint, and lining of cast‑iron sewer pipes with PVC where appropriate to improve durability and reduce sewer issues. “We stripped down the paint all the way to the block… the tiling is a porcelain tile,” a presenter said during the meeting.
Resolution 2615 certified completion of City Park splash pad upgrades. New above‑ground features were added and an activator with a 15‑minute timer was installed to replace previous continuous six‑hour runs, a change staff said will significantly reduce water use. Staff explained drainage was routed into an existing basin and a 14‑inch line out to the bayou, and described maintenance covers and seasonal drain procedures.
Resolution 2616 covered the Little Brooklyn Park plaza built at the former grocery site on Henry Street and Rhodessie. Staff said the project used steel, block and concrete to improve resilience; the neighborhood association helped shape design details, and final punch‑list items include lighting under a pavilion and minor cleanup. The council praised the neighborhood collaboration on murals, landscaping and infrastructure that supports small events.
Resolution 2617 updated the council on the PepperPlex access road; staff said the work is largely complete, pending minor punch‑list items and the installation of a gate that will restrict access to event periods. Councilors noted gate scheduling will align the road opening with tournaments and other PepperPlex events.
The council voted by electronic machines on these certificates and introductions and moved them forward for final documentation and mayoral execution.
