This EDA investment supports the city of west monroe with replacing aging sewer infrastructure to provide modern infrastructure for local businesses and residents in ouachita parish, louisiana

The Economic Development Administration awarded a $2.5 million Project Grant to the West Ouachita Senior Center, Incorporated on July 5, 2022 under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program (CFDA 11.307). The funding will support the City of West Monroe, Louisiana in replacing aging sewer infrastructure to provide modern utilities for local businesses and residents in Ouachita Parish. Specifically, the grant will finance construction of a new lift station with monitoring controls and backup power, installation of pipes, pumps and electrical systems, and building new manholes, force mains and gravity sewer lines connecting to the existing system. Additional funded work includes site clearing, parking areas, fencing, all-weather access roads and demolition of the old station. Completion of this sewer infrastructure project aims to strengthen and diversify the regional economy by attracting private investment and supporting business growth, thereby creating new jobs and economic opportunities.

The project components include construction of the lift station equipped with monitoring and operating controls and a backup power generator, installation of piping, pumps, and electrical controls, construction of new manholes, force mains, and gravity sewer pipes that will connect to the existing system. Additionally, the project includes site clearing, parking areas, fencing, all-weather access driveways, and demolition of the old station. Once completed, the project will help strengthen and diversify the regional economy, which will attract private investment, create jobs, and support secondary business development throughout the region.