City of New Iberia invests in drainage improvements

Drainage improvement projects garner allocations in upcoming fiscal year

Although still pending Town Commission approval, Longboat Key's five-year capital plan includes several drainage improvement projects that are in various stages of design and surveying.

City of New Iberia invests in drainage improvements

NEW IBERIA, La (KLFY) -- Multiple projects are underway and are coming soon to New Iberia to tackle drainage issues the city continues to have every heavy downpour. Following the recent rainstorm that caused major flooding in the city, new Iberia Government is taking action to prevent it from happening again. New Iberia District 4 Councilman David Merrill said this is "Very important because if you notice around our area, we have a lot of areas …