Vermilion Boom — newsVermilion Boom updates for the news section.https://vermilionboom.com/en-usVermilion Waterworks District No. 1 reports drinking-water byproduct above limithttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/vermilion-waterworks-district-one-tthm-notice-october-2026/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/vermilion-waterworks-district-one-tthm-notice-october-2026/The district says its four-quarter average reached 83 parts per billion at one testing point, above the 80-part-per-billion TTHM limit. The notice calls the violation non-emergency.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:01:17 GMTNewsinfrastructurevermilionA Vermilion drainage district’s tax renewal is on the November ballothttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/vermilion-drainage-district-one-tax-renewal-november-2026/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/vermilion-drainage-district-one-tax-renewal-november-2026/Voters in Consolidated Gravity Drainage District No. 1 will decide whether to continue a 16-mill tax for 2027–2036. Registration deadlines begin October 5.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:06:55 GMTNewsmeetingsvermilionKaplan's proposed RV-park rules would require rezoning and paved roadshttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/kaplan-rv-park-ordinance-proposal-2026/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/kaplan-rv-park-ordinance-proposal-2026/A published city proposal would restrict RV living outside approved parks and require new parks to clear zoning and infrastructure reviews. It is not law yet.Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:53:26 GMTNewsmeetingsvermilionYoung’s Coulee floodgate proposal: written comments due October 19https://vermilionboom.com/stories/youngs-coulee-floodgate-comments-october-2026/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/youngs-coulee-floodgate-comments-october-2026/The Police Jury’s September 30 notice says written comments on proposed Young’s Coulee flood gates and floodplain or wetland effects must be received by October 19.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:13:32 GMTNewsinfrastructurevermilionGueydan sets Oct. 7 hearing on community development needshttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/gueydan-october-7-community-development-hearing/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/gueydan-october-7-community-development-hearing/Residents can speak at a 9 a.m. hearing or send written proposals as the town considers a 2027 grant application.Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:50:57 GMTNewsmeetingsvermilionState fish-consumption advisories cover two Vermilion Parish waterwayshttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/vermilion-fish-consumption-advisories-september-2026/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/vermilion-fish-consumption-advisories-september-2026/The September 24 mercury advisories define different meal limits by waterway, age group and fish species; one boundary runs through Lake Arthur and the other reaches Intracoastal City.Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:56:12 GMTNewsinfrastructurevermilionVermilion jurors authorize funding applications for roads, bridges and courthouse coolinghttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/vermilion-police-jury-capital-outlay-applications-2026/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/vermilion-police-jury-capital-outlay-applications-2026/Unsigned September 16 minutes describe a proposed road-funding mix and other state capital-outlay requests; the record does not show an award or construction start.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:25:47 GMTNewsinfrastructurevermilionBertrand Drive center-lane work scheduled through March, LCG sayshttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/bertrand-drive-center-lane-work-september-2026/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/bertrand-drive-center-lane-work-september-2026/Staged restrictions between Johnston Street and North College Road are scheduled through March, while through traffic and business access remain open.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:15:49 GMTNewsinfrastructurelafayetteAfter SpaceX town halls, roads, water and launch access need written detailhttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/spacex-town-hall-roads-water-access-questions/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/spacex-town-hall-roads-water-access-questions/The Current reported company answers at the Sept. 24 Pecan Island and Abbeville meetings. Residents still need specific routes, a selected water source and official access rules to assess what would change.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 03:41:07 GMTNewsmeetingsvermilionDelcambre Housing Authority sets October hearing on 2027 planhttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/delcambre-housing-authority-2027-plan-hearing/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/delcambre-housing-authority-2027-plan-hearing/Residents can review the authority’s proposed annual and five-year plan through Oct. 22 and comment at an Oct. 21 public hearing.Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:32:10 GMTNewsinfrastructurevermilionWeekday LA 92 lane closures planned in Vermilion Parish beginning Oct. 8https://vermilionboom.com/stories/dotd-la92-milton-road-lane-closures/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/dotd-la92-milton-road-lane-closures/DOTD says crews will make utility installations on Milton Road between U.S. 167 and Autumn Park Drive through Jan. 31, weather permitting.Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:32:31 GMTNewsinfrastructurevermilionEast Verot School Road rail crossing to close overnight Sept. 28https://vermilionboom.com/stories/dotd-verot-school-road-rail-crossing-closure/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/dotd-verot-school-road-rail-crossing-closure/DOTD says the US 90 crossing will close from 9 p.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday, with a detour and no emergency access from the intersection.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:14:15 GMTNewsinfrastructurelafayetteDOTD schedules weekday LA 694 lane closures through Oct. 14https://vermilionboom.com/stories/dotd-la-694-intermittent-lane-closures/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/dotd-la-694-intermittent-lane-closures/The eastbound lane between Pumping Plant Road and LA 82 will have intermittent closures from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, DOTD says.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:55:13 GMTNewsinfrastructurevermilionVermilion Police Jury votes to plan SpaceX visithttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/vppj-spacex-visit-plan/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/vppj-spacex-visit-plan/Unsigned minutes say jurors authorized the parish administrator to coordinate a Brownsville visit; they do not set a date or show a SpaceX agreement.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:23:15 GMTNewsmeetingsvermilionSpaceX town hall set for September 24 in Abbevillehttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/spacex-town-hall-abbeville-september-24/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/spacex-town-hall-abbeville-september-24/A Police Jury notice invites Vermilion Parish residents to hear a project update and ask SpaceX representatives questions at 6 p.m. September 24.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:47:35 GMTNewsmeetingsvermilionCarencro manufacturer plans $25.5 million expansion and 129 new jobshttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/coastal-machine-carencro-expansion/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/coastal-machine-carencro-expansion/Coastal Machine & Supply plans a phased addition at its existing Lafayette Parish facility; construction is expected to begin in fall 2026 and the first phase is expected to be completed before August 2027.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:05:42 GMTNewslocal-economylafayetteSpaceX hiring: civil engineer and senior counsel for Louisiana workhttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/spacex-hiring-civil-engineer-senior-counsel-louisiana/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/spacex-hiring-civil-engineer-senior-counsel-louisiana/The engineering job starts in Texas before a required move to Louisiana in early 2027. The Louisiana counsel listing requires onsite work in Pecan Island.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 02:01:20 GMTNewslocal-economyvermilionSpaceX Hiring: South Padre/Pecan Island Construction Managerhttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/spacex-construction-manager-louisiana-relocation/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/spacex-construction-manager-louisiana-relocation/The job begins in Starbase, Texas and requires a move to Louisiana in early 2027.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:02:47 GMTNewsinfrastructureregionalUL Lafayette announces rural-health grants and a geosciences awardhttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/ul-lafayette-september-grants-and-awards/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/ul-lafayette-september-grants-and-awards/September announcements include nearly $2.1 million for rural-health work and a second-place finish for graduate students in an international petroleum competition.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:11:26 GMTNewslocal-economylafayetteSoLAcc schedules three fall career fairs in Lafayettehttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/solacc-fall-career-fairs-2026/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/solacc-fall-career-fairs-2026/October and November events will connect students in technical fields, healthcare and the liberal arts with employers.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:34:22 GMTNewslocal-economylafayetteMetallica grant will support four SoLAcc machining studentshttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/solacc-metallica-machining-scholarships-2026/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/solacc-metallica-machining-scholarships-2026/A $15,000 award brings the college’s reported support from the workforce-training initiative to $190,000 over four years.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:33:43 GMTNewslocal-economyregionalAcadia’s Foster Site adds national recognition to its development inventoryhttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/acadia-foster-site-development-readiness/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/acadia-foster-site-development-readiness/The certified property near I-10 is marketed for potential investment, with expansion acreage listed separately.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:20:22 GMTNewslocal-economyacadiaAcadian Hills intersection closure extended to October 2https://vermilionboom.com/stories/acadian-hills-north-st-antoine-closure/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/acadian-hills-north-st-antoine-closure/Crews are building the North St. Antoine connection toward Distribution Drive and Moore Park Road.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:18:05 GMTNewsinfrastructurelafayetteLafayette asks park users to report facility conditions by September 30https://vermilionboom.com/stories/lafayette-parc-facility-survey-september-2026/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/lafayette-parc-facility-survey-september-2026/The PARC survey focuses on existing facilities and will inform repair priorities alongside staff assessments.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:18:05 GMTNewsinfrastructurelafayetteRich Angel Drive reopens at West Gloria Switch after drain replacementhttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/rich-angel-drive-drainage-reopening/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/rich-angel-drive-drainage-reopening/LCG reports the intersection work complete while additional drainage work continues near Arpent Street.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:18:05 GMTNewsinfrastructurelafayetteBurn ban and Youngs’ Coulee grant request face Police Jury review September 16https://vermilionboom.com/stories/vermilion-police-jury-september-16-agenda/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/vermilion-police-jury-september-16-agenda/The 5:30 p.m. courthouse agenda also includes a conditional generator award and proposed coastal-plan alignment.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:10:34 GMTNewsmeetingsvermilionLafayette reports adopting $830 million budget for November starthttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/lafayette-budget-adoption-2026-27/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/lafayette-budget-adoption-2026-27/Drainage, parks and public safety are among the announced priorities; the online budget index still labels its 2026–27 documents proposed.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:08:02 GMTNewsmeetingslafayetteAbbeville plans solar-powered crossing beacons near the courthousehttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/abbeville-downtown-crosswalk-beacon-grant/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/abbeville-downtown-crosswalk-beacon-grant/A $15,000 AARP grant supports downtown pedestrian visibility; the city says materials have been ordered.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:44:04 GMTNewsinfrastructurevermilionLUS plans stronger poles and faster outage detection with federal granthttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/lus-grid-hardening-grant-september-2026/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/lus-grid-hardening-grant-september-2026/A $3.98 million award, combined with local utility funds, would advance nearly $8 million in electric-system work.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:44:04 GMTNewsinfrastructurelafayetteBlack Bayou plans six headquarters jobs in Lafayettehttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/black-bayou-lafayette-headquarters-expansion/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/black-bayou-lafayette-headquarters-expansion/The office expansion accompanies a natural gas project in Cameron Parish, with operations targeted for late 2028.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:44:25 GMTNewslocal-economylafayetteLafayette proposes road widening and intersection changes in 18-project planhttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/lafayette-commuter-connections-road-proposal/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/lafayette-commuter-connections-road-proposal/Commuter Connections includes Bonin, East Broussard and Ridge roads; its funding strategy starts with a proposed bond levy renewal.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:44:25 GMTNewsinfrastructurelafayetteAVEX plans a larger maintenance operation at Acadiana Regional Airporthttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/avex-acadiana-airport-hangar-expansion/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/avex-acadiana-airport-hangar-expansion/The airport authority would own a new hangar and lease it to the aircraft maintenance company; completion is targeted for late 2027.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:13:19 GMTNewslocal-economyiberiaAbbeville’s water-plant project targets treatment and backup systemshttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/abbeville-water-treatment-upgrade/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/abbeville-water-treatment-upgrade/City records describe $8.7 million in outside funding for mechanical work, a clarifier and generator improvements.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:03:18 GMTNewsinfrastructurevermilionMorgan City’s West Dock project returned to bidding in Julyhttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/morgan-city-west-dock-rebid-july-2026/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/morgan-city-west-dock-rebid-july-2026/Board minutes document a new bidding schedule for an expansion backed by federal, state and local funding.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:03:40 GMTNewsinfrastructurest-maryMMR marked its Lafayette facility opening in Aprilhttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/mmr-lafayette-modular-facility-opening/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/mmr-lafayette-modular-facility-opening/The company’s opening announcement follows a 2025 investment plan with a ten-year hiring horizon.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:03:40 GMTNewslocal-economylafayetteLafayette airport boardings trailed 2025 through Julyhttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/lafayette-airport-boardings-july-2026/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/lafayette-airport-boardings-july-2026/The seven-month total remained above the same period in 2024.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:33:45 GMTNewsinfrastructurelafayetteQuality Companies plans new Jeanerette plant and Youngsville expansionhttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/quality-companies-jeanerette-youngsville-expansion/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/quality-companies-jeanerette-youngsville-expansion/The July announcement separates 125 proposed new jobs from 174 retained positions.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:33:45 GMTNewslocal-economyregionalTurner’s nuclear expansion puts New Iberia in a wider supply chainhttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/turner-new-iberia-nuclear-fabrication/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/turner-new-iberia-nuclear-fabrication/The company’s plans pair modular work in Iberia Parish with pipe fabrication in Port Allen.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:33:45 GMTNewslocal-economyiberiaCalumet floodgate approaches face dredging after silt warninghttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/calumet-floodgates-siltation-and-dredging/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/calumet-floodgates-siltation-and-dredging/Separate Corps notices describe low-water navigation concerns and a September–October dredging window at Wax Lake Outlet.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:52:50 GMTNewsinfrastructurest-marySchooner Bayou navigation precautions extended through Novemberhttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/schooner-bayou-guidewall-precautions-extended/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/schooner-bayou-guidewall-precautions-extended/The Corps’ August update lengthens the daytime work warning and identifies Leland Bowman Lock as an alternate route.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:52:50 GMTNewsinfrastructurevermilionCorps schedules Atchafalaya Bar Channel dredging into Septemberhttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/atchafalaya-bar-channel-dredging-september-2026/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/atchafalaya-bar-channel-dredging-september-2026/An August navigation bulletin sets out the Newport’s work window and passing arrangements on the water route south of Morgan City.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:45:45 GMTNewsinfrastructurest-maryLafayette apartment rents held nearly flat in the August readinghttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/lafayette-rents-and-apartment-baseline/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/lafayette-rents-and-apartment-baseline/RentCafe reported a $1,193 average in its August 31 update. Earlier HUD and property-sales reports put that figure in context.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:01:45 GMTNewsreal-estateregionalPort of Iberia’s new module yard was open by Mayhttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/port-iberia-module-yard-opened-may/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/port-iberia-module-yard-opened-may/The port’s dated construction updates show an industrial expansion already underway before the Pecan Island announcement.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:01:45 GMTNewslocal-economyiberiaSpaceX plans $100 billion Pecan Island spaceport, state sayshttps://vermilionboom.com/stories/led-announced-pecan-island-project/https://vermilionboom.com/stories/led-announced-pecan-island-project/In its 25 August 2026 release, Louisiana Economic Development described a $100 billion project and construction expected in 2027.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:40:43 GMTNewsinfrastructurevermilion