Mansfield, La -- Construction crews in Mansfield are hard at work with two new restaurants, two new hotels and a new bank.

Shelby Spurlock of Claiborne Parish says the Haynesville Shale is the reason she decided to open Cafe 171 in Mansfield.

"It's an ant bed of activity and we just wanted to come and join it," said Spurlock while getting ready for Thursday's grand opening.

City Alderman Troy Terrell says the Haynesville Shale has given Mansfield one of the biggest economic boosts in the state.

"In the next two years, Mansfield won't even look the same, " said Terrell while standing at one of many construction sites.

Terrell says the economic boom has lead to several new roads. The city recently spent 10-million dollars on a new sewer and water system.

City leaders say the new system will bring even more businesses and jobs.