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Consolidation would cost millions; parish attorney outlines alternative of new district
Summary
Parish staff told the committee that connecting St. Mary to Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 2 would require about eight miles of main at an estimated $5.5 million, prompting discussion of alternatives including outreach to the CDC and creation of a Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 3 to preserve current rates.
Dr. Ken Ward told the committee that DHH requires consolidation for approval of certain Water Sector Grants but that physical connection to Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 2 would demand roughly eight miles of pipeline at an estimated cost of $5,500,000, a figure that staff and members said makes consolidation impractical.
Parish Attorney Patrick Jackson told the committee the parish has authority to create a Consolidated Waterworks/Sewerage District No. 3 that could encompass the St. Mary system and allow current rates to remain unchanged; he also described temporary management agreements as another option while funding is sought. Committee members encouraged outreach to Jack Skaggs and the CDC as an alternative funding path.
