SHREVEPORT, La. - City officials, community leaders and residents gathered in west Shreveport on Thursday to celebrate the completion of the second water tower rehabilitation project in the city.
The newly rehabilitated water tower features the Shreveport rose and displays the phrases "Welcome Home" and "Feel the Love Shreveport," to reflect what city leaders say is Shreveport's identity and welcoming spirit.
The ribbon was cut Thursday at the city's second water tower rehabilitation project.Â
Mayor Tom Arceneaux said the tower's fresh appearance is only one part of the extensive rehabilitation work completed as part of the project. The improvements are designed to strengthen the city's water system, improve reliability, and extend the lifespan of the structure.
"It was just as bad on the inside as it looked on the outside," said Arceneaux. "So we had pinholes and all kinds of things that were wrong with the tower. So that's all been repaired from the inside out. This is a light new water tower with a beautiful new piece of art that people in Shreveport can be very proud of."
The completion of the second tower leaves one remaining water tower project, which city officials expect to be finished next year.
Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, guests attended a reception at the American Rose Center, where another special dedication took place.
During the reception, Jordan Lewis, son of Shreveport First Lady Elizabeth Arceneaux, dedicated the First Lady's Garden to his mother in recognition of her contributions to the community and her support of beautification efforts throughout the city.
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