New Orleans Public Works Completes Sidewalk Repair in East
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What happened
Public Works crews completed 420 feet of new sidewalk in New Orleans East, specifically on the 6900 block of Park Brittany Boulevard, which had previously been neglected. Scott Boyle, Deputy Director of Public Works, stated that the city's in-house cost for the project was approximately $40,000.
From wdsu.com
Why it matters
Scott Boyle noted that utilizing in-house crews resulted in significant cost savings compared to hiring a contractor, which was estimated to cost between $65,000 and $70,000. The Public Works department has expanded its workforce to over fifty in-house workers since January to handle multiple projects.
From wdsu.com
Who's involved
- New OrleansLocation where the infrastructure repair took place
- Public WorksThe organization responsible for the sidewalk construction
- ArthurDeputy Director of Public Works who oversaw the project
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- New Orleans infrastructure improvements may support Tulane's revitalization projectImproved local infrastructure in New Orleans may support Tulane's revitalization projectPossible
- New Orleans infrastructure work may improve Louisiana's resource efficiencyNew Orleans infrastructure work may improve Louisiana's resource efficiency.Possible
- New Orleans infrastructure completion may require coordination with Jefferson ParishNew Orleans infrastructure completion may require coordination with Jefferson ParishPossible
- New Orleans city council oversees Public Works' infrastructure repairsThe city council oversees Public Works' infrastructure repairs in New OrleansPossible
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The entities involved
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New Orleans
largest city of the state of Louisiana, United States
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Public Works
nonprofit organization in Hackney, United Kingdom