City receives $5M grant for sewer plant

By Harlan Kirgan on Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Bids to be sought to expand the parking lot at the Recreation Complex
Robert Johnson, the city’s recreation director, stands on the infield turf at the Recreation Complex. (Photo by Tom Dodge)
Robert Johnson, the city’s recreation director, stands on the infield turf at the Recreation Complex. (Photo by Tom Dodge)

The City of Eunice received a $5 million grant for sewer improvements, announced Mayor Scott Fontenot at Tuesday’s Board of Aldermen meeting. Fontenot said the city has secured nearly $9 million for the project expected to cost about $12 million. The city plans to use $3 million in COVID-19 rescue money for the plant. After the meeting, Fontenot said a site has not been selected for the plant, how…