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Thornwell Water District to install Lacassine water plant as businesses relocate to Jefferson Davis Parish
Summary
The Jeff Davis EDC highlighted a new Thornwell Water District plant for Lacassine and said several businesses are relocating to the parish, a development the commission framed as a local economic win. No formal project vote was taken at the Aug. 14 meeting.
Chairman Ronnie Petree said the Thornwell Water District will install a new water plant in Lacassine, and he reported that new businesses are relocating to Jefferson Davis Parish.
The commission presented the infrastructure update as a recent victory for local economic development and discussed coordination with other local bodies to support growth. Petree also mentioned plans for a tour of Lacassine Park with the School Board and Police Jury intended to align local partners on infrastructure and site readiness.
Creed Romano, CEO/President of the Jeff Davis Economic Development Commission, framed the plant and business relocations as part of ongoing efforts to promote private investment in the parish. The minutes note that Romano also described ongoing projects and the need to educate local businesses about state incentives, including ITEP (Industrial Tax Exemption Program); specifics on funding or construction timelines were not provided in the minutes.
The commission did not record any formal vote or authorization for the Thornwell installation or associated development at the meeting; members discussed next steps and coordination instead. The EDC will continue to coordinate with local officials and utility partners on site preparations and outreach to prospective companies.
