Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West

Our mission is to protect the residences and businesses of the West Bank by ensuring that our flood protection system functions as designed.

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In December, we learned that the lighting along the Jazz Walk of Fame in Algiers was not working as intended. After a full inspection, we found that a substantial amount of the copper cables that power the lighting had been stolen.

NOPD was immediately notified, and our team is working to address the issue and plans to begin repairs later this month. Thank you for your patience while we make repairs.
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PERMITS

When Is A Levee Permit Required?
No construction within six feet of the landside toe of any levee is allowed. Applicants may request that SLFPA – West review their requests. Each request must fully comply with all plan requirements to enable adequate review of the request.

PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUESTS

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West (SLFPA-W)
SLFPA-W Public Records Request Form

History

SLFPA-W is responsible for flood protection west of the Mississippi River in all of Orleans Parish (Algiers) and the most populated areas of Jefferson Parish, including 80 miles of levees and floodwalls, 3 sector gates and 3 pump stations, and the operation and maintenance of the West Closure Complex (WCC) in Plaquemines Parish.