The Hole That Won't Be Filled | New Orleans News

A gaping, water-filled hole left open for over a year on Amelia Street in New Orleans is sparking outrage and fear among residents—especially parents worried about kids playing near it. The Sewerage and Water Board dug it in April 2025 to fix water main breaks, blaming a homeowner’s faulty pipe fitting for the delay in filling it. But legal experts say the agency still bears responsibility for public safety, since they created the hazard. Despite repeated calls and photos from neighbors, the board insists they can’t act without the homeowner replacing the damaged connector—and even installed flimsy boards that cars have parked on and broken. Residents are pleading for action before someone gets hurt, frustrated by what feels like a dangerous, ignored mess. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/20ac038090658730