St. Mary Parish Council Allocates $500,000 for Bayou Vista Drainage Improvements
The St. Mary Parish Council has allocated $500,000 for drainage improvements at the Bertrand-Vining Pump Station in Bayou Vista, with funding expected to be available in the fall. The estimated cost for the upgrade has risen to $1.3 million, while the council also passed a resolution opposing the use of eminent domain for carbon capture projects. Additionally, the drainage district recently secured $1.1 million in a lawsuit regarding design issues at the pump station.
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The St. Mary Parish Council approved a $500,000 allocation for drainage improvements at the Bertrand-Vining Pump Station in Bayou Vista. The funding, derived from the Wards 5 & 8 sales tax, is expected to be available in the fall due to the new budget year.
The estimated cost for the pump station upgrade has increased to $1.3 million from an earlier estimate of $800,000. The council also unanimously passed a resolution opposing the use of eminent domain for carbon capture projects, citing environmental concerns and impacts on landowners.
The drainage district recently won $1.1 million in a lawsuit related to the pump station's design issues. Additionally, the council honored a 106-year-old resident on her birthday and respected the memory of a former mayor of Morgan City.
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