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Abbeville will upgrade its electrical infrastructure with a $4.5 million federal grant. The funding will be used for the relocation and consolidation of two substations, modernizing the power grid. Mayor Roslyn White emphasized the need to upgrade old components and unify the voltage across the system for more reliable power.

Areas with trees and electrical lines currently experience more frequent outages, prompting these infrastructure improvements. The project is expected to support future development along the Vermilion River, with a tentative start date around August as funding is finalized.