NOLA Officials Break Ground On Lake Terrace And Oaks Group D Roadwork Project

From the City of New Orleans:

October 22, 2020

Mayor LaToya Cantrell today joined other officials to break ground on the $5.8 million Lake Terrace and Oaks Group D roadwork project that will transform three streets (seven blocks in total) in the Lake Terrace and Oaks neighborhood by summer 2021.

“This is a perfect example of how we are putting our federal dollars to work in our coordinated efforts between the Department of Public Works and the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans to fix our aging infrastructure in every City Council district, including District D. Getting these projects done, on time, as we work through the COVID-19 pandemic keeps the city moving forward, our contractors working, and our streets fixed,” said Mayor Cantrell.

[WATCH: Lake Terrace and Oaks Group D groundbreaking video]

“The work we’re doing here in the Lake Terrace and Oaks neighborhood is indicative of the kinds of infrastructure progress we’re making across District D. We have already completed eight projects in District D valued at $22.9 million, with 15 projects currently under construction in District D worth more than $112 million and 58 more projects worth more than $325 million currently in design. That is more than $460 million worth of infrastructure improvements in District D alone,” said Ramsey Green, Deputy CAO for Infrastructure.

“This project is yet another example of the impact we can make when we collaborate and work together,” said Ghassan Korban, Executive Director, Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO). “Along with Mayor Cantrell and DPW, we are committed to ensuring that these important infrastructure projects are not slowed down by COVID-19.”

“This is a special day for the Lake Terrace and Oaks community. I take pride in joining others to celebrate the groundbreaking on this $5.8 million project. The work in these communities will not only repave aging roads and sidewalks, but it will also replace damaged water, sewage and drainage lines. Slowly, but surely, the $2.3 billon Capital Improvement Program is making a difference for all by improving the critical infrastructure conditions in New Orleans,” said Jared C. Brossett, City Councilmember, District D.

The $5.8 million in funding is divided between $3.9 million from DPW and $1.7 million from SWBNO. This full-depth reconstruction project was designed to replace damaged underground water, sewer and drainage lines; repave roadways; replace damaged sidewalks and driveway aprons; and install Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant curb ramps at intersections.

The project team includes construction engineer Mott MacDonald, construction contractor Boh Bros. DPW Project Manager Marlon Carrrio, DPW Construction Manager Luisa Cabrera, SWBNO Project Manager David Shulman, and RoadworkNOLA Outreach Specialist Nikki Polk.

Infrastructure projects are continuing to move forward across the city. Between maintenance projects and the Joint Infrastructure Program, the City currently has 62 DPW projects under construction valued at nearly $416 million. Between now and the end of 2020, the City is forecasting a total of $585 million worth of Joint Infrastructure projects going out to bid.

This press release was produced by the City of New Orleans. The views expressed are the author's own.