Entergy Louisiana building substation, upgrading infrastructure in the Carlyss area

Entergy Louisiana is in the process of upgrading infrastructure and facilities in the Carlyss, La. area.

The company is building a new substation along Carlyss Drive in Carlyss, constructing four distribution powerlines, and upgrading other line segments to support residential growth in the area. It will also benefit customers in nearby Choupique and Sulphur by reducing stress on substations in those areas.

“I’ve spent a lot of time working at Entergy in this part of Calcasieu Parish and have been fortunate to see it grow over the years,” Calvin Thibodeaux, Entergy Louisiana customer service manager, said. “This project is a win-win for Carlyss, Choupique, Sulphur and the surrounding areas because it will not only provide power to new customers in the area, but it will also provide more reliable power to existing customers.”

The Thompson substation is expected to be finished by sometime in July, while the rest of the work will be finished by October. Crews will be setting new poles in the ground and installing new wire and other electric equipment to provide electricity from the substation to area homes and businesses. Also, they will be upgrading some existing distribution lines along Carlyss Drive and Thompson and Walker roads.

“As a commissioner and someone who calls Southwest Louisiana home, I’m always excited to see great things happening across the district I serve, and that includes new infrastructure being built to support economic growth and the demand for power,” Commissioner Mike Francis, who represents District 4 on the Louisiana Public Service Commission, said. “I look forward to seeing the completion of this project and the continued growth in Calcasieu Parish.”