The said Authority and the board of commissioners therefor, shall have, with respect to all of the powers and functions prescribed by this Chapter, the advice and the services of the department of public works, State of Louisiana; that it shall be the duty of said department of public works to make such reports, inspections and investigations, render such reports, estimates and recommendations and furnish such plans and specifications as the board of commissioners for said Authority may request.
La. R.S. § 38:2326