million gallons per day, creating the foundation needed to support both commercial expansion and continued housing development. Water infrastructure is also moving forward.The city is preparing to bid approximately $6 million in water line replacement, targeting aging cast iron lines that require modernization.Additional utility work is also in progress, including a separate project focused on cast iron gas line replacement, reflecting a broader push to update underground systems before growth pressures create failure points. For Carencro, these investments are not simply about keeping up. They are about staying ahead. Without water and sewer capacity, residential subdivisions slow down, commercial projects stall, and economic opportunity moves elsewhere. The city’s focus is clear: build the infrastructure first so development can follow with fewer constraints. HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AT SCALE Residential momentum in Carencro has accelerated significantly. Mayor Clavier notes multiple new subdivisions advancing since the last feature, with many ranging between 60 and 80 homes each. In total, Carencro is seeing approximately 1,600 lots active across ongoing developments—an unusually high number for a municipality of its size. These subdivisions are not merely planned projects; they are moving. The mayor describes regular municipal coordination tied to development progress, including approvals tied to neighborhood infrastructure such as lighting and related components. The scale of current activity reinforces why wastewater and water investments have become such immediate priorities. A LOGISTICS HUB BY GEOGRAPHY In addition to national retail and residential growth, Carencro continues to strengthen its logistics role in the region. With proximity to the intersection of Interstate 10 and Interstate 49, the city offers strong access advantages for distribution and transportation operations. Major logistics players 95 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 07, ISSUE 02 CARENCRO, LA
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