Lafayette, LA – Lafayette Consolidated Government will host a Public Meeting on Drainage in the Downtown/UL/Freetown areas on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Lafayette Public Library-Main Branch (301 W. Congress Street).

Residents, business owners, and stakeholders are encouraged to attend and take part in shaping strategies for Lafayette’s long-term drainage future.

Recent increases in heavy rain events have put additional strain on Lafayette’s aging drainage system, highlighting the need for long-term investment and modernization. A recent council presentation on June 17 captured the impact of these flooding events and how LCG is adapting its approach for the future ( view presentation here ). These challenges have pushed LCG to take a deeper look at how to build more

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