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THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA ANNOUNCES NEW UTILITY DIRECTOR The City of Alexandria Informs Citizens of the Nomination of a New Utility Director March 29, 2024 (Alexandria, Louisiana)—Yesterday, on March 28, 2024, the City of Alexandria (“Alexandria”) announced an exciting transition of the Alexandria Utility System (“AUS”). This month, AUS and Alexandria began a review process by the Commission on Utility Reform and Equity (“C.U.R.E.”), and yesterday Alexandria Mayor Jacques Roy announced AUS’s stewardship will pass to Marcus Connella over the next month. Connella will act as interim director and...
THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA ANNOUNCES NEW UTILITY DIRECTOR The City of Alexandria Informs Citizens of the Nomination of a New Utility DirectorMarch 29, 2024 (Alexandria, Louisiana)—Yesterday, on March 28, 2024, the City of Alexandria (“Alexandria”) announced an exciting transition of the Alexandria Utility System (“AUS”). This month, AUS and Alexandria began a review process by the Commission on Utility Reform and Equity (“C.U.R.E.”), and yesterday Alexandria Mayor Jacques Roy announced AUS’s stewardship will pass to Marcus Connella over the next month. Connella will act as interim director and...
[ALEXANDRIA, LA] — On Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., the City of Alexandria will host CleanAlex as part of Love the Boot Week, Louisiana’s largest litter cleanup effort held in conjunction with Earth Week, April 20-28, 2024. Love the Boot Week is organized by KeepLouisiana Beautiful and supported by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor. The City of Alexandria is looking to partner with civic, neighborhood, faith-based and school groups on projects that clean and beautify our community. The goal of the city-wide clean-up is to help remove litter and beautify spaces throughout our...
England Drive Boil Advisory LiftedWater tests clean Alexandria, La. (February 7, 2024)—The boil advisory issued Monday, January 29, 2023, for England Drive is now lifted. Repairs to a 4 inch water main made by COA personnel resulted in the need for a boil water advisory. The State of Louisiana has tested the water, and the results of the tests are clear, according to Assistant Water Superintendent Luis Saucier. The Alexandria Water Department has lifted the boil advisory for businesses and residents located in the area described below: All the properties along England Drive (Please see...
BOIL ADVISORY ISSUED FOR England Drive Alexandria, Louisiana— Repairs to a 4-inch water main on England Drive has resulted in the need for a boil water advisory, according to Luis Saucier, Assistant Superintendent of Water Department. Because water pressure was lost during the repair process, the water in the affected area may have been compromised. As a precaution, the Alexandria Water Department is issuing a boil advisory effective immediately. This boil advisory is to remain in effect until otherwise noted. The boil water advisory is issued for customers located in the area...
Benjamin Street Boil Advisory LiftedWater tests clean Alexandria, La. (January 30, 2023)—The boil advisory issued Monday, January 29, 2023, for Benjamin Street is now lifted. Repairs to a 6 inch water main made by COA personnel resulted in the need for a boil water advisory. The State of Louisiana has tested the water, and the results of the tests are clear, according to Assistant Water Superintendent Luis Saucier. The Alexandria Water Department has lifted the boil advisory for businesses and residents located in the area described below: All the properties along Benjamin Street (Please see...
BOIL ADVISORY ISSUED FOR Benjamin Street Alexandria, Louisiana— Repairs to a 6-inch water main on BENJAMIN STREET has resulted in the need for a boil water advisory, according to Luis Saucier, Assistant Superintendent of Water Department. Because water pressure was lost during the repair process, the water in the affected area may have been compromised. As a precaution, the Alexandria Water Department is issuing a boil advisory effective immediately. This boil advisory is to remain in effect until otherwise noted. The boil water advisory is issued for customers located in the...
All City Offices and Facilities Will Be OPEN Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Alexandria, La. (January 16, 2024) — All City offices and facilities will be open tomorrow (Wednesday, January 17, 2024); ATRANS bus service will operate its normal schedules and routes tomorrow as well. Utility disconnects for past due accounts remain suspended until Thursday morning. Tuesday night is forecast to be the coldest night of this Winter Weather Event with low temperatures near 14 degrees. As a result, unprotected water pipes are still at risk for freezing and bursting. Residents are encouraged to prepare...
Local Travel is Hazardous Due to Freezing Rain and SleetAll City Offices and Facilities Will Be CLOSED Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Alexandria, La. (January 15, 2024) — The freezing rain and sleet which moved into the area this afternoon has quickly made travel on local roadways, especially elevated roads and bridges, extremely hazardous with some State Routes such as I-49 and the Jackson St. Bridge already being closed. Residents are advised to stay off roads until conditions improve, possibly late in the day tomorrow. All City offices and facilities will be closed tomorrow; ATRANS bus...
City of Alexandria and Alexandria Utility System Crews Prepare forFreezing Temperatures and Potential Frozen Precipitation Tonight and Monday Alexandria, La. (January 14, 2024) —City of Alexandria and Alexandria Utility System crews from all departments have completed initial preparations for the Winter Weather Event forecast to begin overnight tonight into the day on Monday. Based on current forecasts, the greatest risks appear to be extreme cold for about 48 hours beginning overnight Sunday as well as some frozen precipitation off and on for the next 24 hours. As a result, unprotected...