Dear Residents,
As your Mayor, I am excited to share some important updates about our community:
Sewer Lift Station Project Update
We have made significant progress on our sewer lift station project. Our city has 13 lift stations, which were previously inoperable. This situation necessitated the rental of bypass pumps, which has resulted in an expenditure of up to $80,000 each month.
Thanks to a generous allocation of $5.2 million, secured by Representative Lacombe, we are now in the process of repairing these essential facilities. I am pleased to announce that, as a result of these repairs, we have successfully reduced our current costs to $40,000 a month. We expect to complete this project by late spring of 2026, allowing us to redirect these funds toward other vital projects in our community.
Christmas Celebration Announcement
Get ready for our annual Christmas celebration! This year, we are thrilled to announce that our Christmas parade will be part of a larger event, “Downtown Christmas.”
Join us for a fun-filled evening with live music from the Infinity Band from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, and enjoy train rides for the kids. We will also host an outdoor movie in the City Hall parking lot, so be sure to bring your blankets and lawn chairs! Wear your favorite Christmas pajamas and enjoy the show!
The parade will begin at 8:00PM. If you are interested in participating, please contact Angie Langlois at alanglois@cityofnewroads.net or 225-638-5360, ext. 2100.
Don't forget to checkout our beautiful new 26' Christmas tree, proudly displayed on our grass lot, alongside festive decorations on Main Street.
We look forward to celebrating the holiday spirit with you all!
Wishing you and your families a wonderful holiday season!
Sincerely,
Theron Smith
Mayor of New Roads, LA
