St. Charles Parish government will provide citizens with a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of parish infrastructure and service programs, including pumping stations and the Emergency Operations Center during its spring 2012 Info Tour. Tours will be held May 3 and 4 from 8 a.m. until noon. Meetup for both tours will be at the St. Charles Parish Courthouse Council Chambers, 15045 River Road in Hahnville. Transportation and breakfast will be provided. New additions to the tour include a walk-through of Mosquito Control Inc. and the new St. Charles Parish animal shelter; available both days.

The West Bank tour on May 3 will feature the Luling wastewater oxidation pond, the Cousins pumping station, the Davis Diversion pumping station and the Luling waterworks facility.

The East Bank tour on May 4 will feature the Destrehan wastewater treatment plant, the East Bank hurricane protection levee, Destrehan I pumping station, Cross Bayou pumping station and the New Sarpy waterworks plant.

To reserve a spot on the Info Tour, call (985) 783-5182 or fill out the online form located at www.scpinfotour.org. Space is limited.

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