Representatives from the City of Natchitoches, the Cane River Waterway Commission, Pat Williams Construction, the Fire Department, City Police, Northwestern State University, Chamber of Commerce, Historic District Business Association and the Historic District Development Commission gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony at the south end of the downtown riverbank Jan. 10. The groundbreaking marks the start of construction on the Rue Beauport Riverfront Renovation Project. Estimated completion is set for Oct. 15.