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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 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

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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

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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

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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

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