LAKE ARTHUR — A project to replace waterlines in the town is finally underway after two years of planning.
Old 4-inch lines on Grand Avenue near Magnolia Street will be updated to 6-inch lines, providing increased water pressure in the area and enabling firefighters to better handle fires, Mayor Sampson “Poncho” Lejeune said.
“The reason we chose that street is there’s only a 4-inch cast iron line a…