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Lake Charles Mayor Nic Hunter said renovation work on the old Harrah's Casino parking garage should begin soon. The structure suffered damage from Hurricane ...

“This is only the start and the spark that’s going to create more.” Hunter also mentioned an ongoing effort to relocate the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries administrative building from its lakefront location to Chennault International Airport. Construction on the new location continues. He said the focus would likely be more on food and beverage, rather than apartments alone. He said plans are also being discussed to upgrade the beach volleyball area and have Lake Area Adventures administer a volleyball league. The structure suffered damage from Hurricane Rita’s 2005 landfall and has been an eyesore for many years. Hunter said he is proud that most of these projects are being funded by locally-based companies and investors.