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Under Construction
We are committed to being proactive in increasing the level of flood protection for the South Lafourche Community.
Local project funding comes from a combination of a 4.86 mil property tax authorized by the Louisiana Constitution, a 5 mil property tax voted on by the residents in 1998, and a 1% sales tax voted on by the residents in 2006 and collected within the boundaries of the Levee District.
Funding from the Louisiana Coastal Protection & Restoration Authority (CPRA) comes from a combination of the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) and annual budget surplus funds from the State of Louisiana.
Section D-South Floodwall Phase III
Located in the southeastern portion of our levee system in Golden Meadow, an existing floodwall was previously raised to +18' in elevation, but the levees on either side remained at +16'. Since that time, the levees have been raised to +18', but the concrete-capped tie-ins remained at +16'. This project will include removal of the concrete armoring, earthen fill to +18', extension of the steel sheet pile walls, and installation of new concrete armoring.
PROJECT INFORMATION
State Project #: TE-0154
Engineer: GIS Engineering, Inc.
Contractor: Sealevel Construction, Inc.
Construction Start: December 2024
Projected Completion: March 2025
Target Elevation: +18.0'
Total Cost: $883,880.00
Funding Sources:
LA Surplus: $821,470.00
SLLD Funds: $62,410.00
Section E-North Levee Improvements
Directly protecting the area east of Bayou Lafourche from E 28th St. to E 44th St., this project utilizes material excavated from less than 2 miles away to ultimately raise the height of this stretch of Section E-North to a final elevation of +14'.
PROJECT INFORMATION
State Project #: BA-0231
Engineer: Picciola & Associates, Inc.
Contractor: Construction Site Specialties
Construction Start: June 2023
Projected Completion: November 2024
Project Length: 2 miles
Target Elevation: +14.0'
Volume: 556,036 cubic yards
Total Cost: $3,989,321.00
Funding Sources:
GOMESA: $2,293,357.46
LA Surplus: $1,475,400.49
SLLD Funds: $220,563.05
C-South Floodside Repairs
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida in 2021, SLLD's Debris Removal Contractors successfully cleared the levees of storm debris, largely consisting of floating marsh vegetation. The equipment required for this task caused damage to the flood side toe of the levee along Section C-South. Approximately 12 inches of material was lost as a result of these damages, causing approximately 6" of tidal water to remain on the berm, jeopardizing the structural integrity of the surrounding area. Contractors have begun placing 2' of stockpiled borrow material along a 1 mi stretch beginning where Section C-South intersects with Reach L of the Morganza to the Gulf Levee
PROJECT INFORMATION
State Project #: n/a
Engineer: Angelette Design, LLC
Contractor: Compeaux & Sons Construction, LLC
Construction Start: October 2023
Projected Completion: December 2023
Project Length: 1 mile
Target Elevation: +2.0'
Total Cost: $400,000.00
Funding Sources:
FEMA: $400,000.00
Section F Berm Improvements
Running along the northeastern most portion of the system, Section F runs from the Intracoastal Waterway to the Clovelly Farms area in Cut Off. The protected side berm, which provides stability for the main body of the levee is as low as -4 to -5 feet below sea level in some spots. Contractors are currently working to raise the berm up to sea level.
PROJECT INFORMATION
State Project #: BA-0250
Engineer: Angelette Design, LLC
Contractor: Sea Level Construction, Inc.
Construction Start: October 2023
Projected Completion: May 2024
Project Length: 4 miles
Target Elevation: +0.0'
Volume: 154,300 cubic yards
Total Cost: $3,278,530.00
Funding Sources:
GOMESA: $1,700,000.00
LA Surplus: $1,578,530.00
Breton Canal Weir
The current siphon system at Pump Station #4 allows SLLD to lower the water levels in Bayou Lafourche by 0.5' over a 24-hour period. To allow another 0.5' over that time, a weir is currently being designed to replace an existing earthen plug at the intersection of Breton Canal and Bayou Lafourche immediately south of South Lafourche High School. The height of the weir will be adjustable to allow more or less water to flow to Pump Station #6, as needed. SLLD personnel are currently clearing and deepening the canal while final plans and specifications are in development.
PROJECT INFORMATION
Engineer: GIS Engineering
Contractor: Wolf Construction Group
Construction Start: June 2024
Projected Completion: December 2024
Features: 27' wide, 4-bay variable crest weir
Total Cost: $999,000.00
Funding Sources:
Lafourche Drainage Dist. 1: $878,000.00
SLLD Funds: $121,000.00
