ST. MARTIN PARISH, La. (KLFY) — The Henderson Lake Control Structure in St. Martin Parish is set to receive major upgrades for the first time in decades, aimed at protecting nearby communities and maintaining the lake’s health for recreational use.
The structure, originally built in the 1960s, has been crucial in managing water levels in St. Martin Parish. Parish President Pete Delcambre emphasized the necessity of these upgrades, noting the deterioration of the timbers due to continuous water flow.
“It is in need of a lot of updates of TLC and band aids, trying to keep it together because it does control the entirety of the Henderson Lake water level,” said Delcambre…