Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West

To protect West Bank homes and businesses by ensuring that our flood protection system functions as designed.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 7, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B) that a public hearing of the Algiers Levee District in Orleans Parish will be held at its regular meeting place in the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West Board Room, 7001 River Road, Marrero, Louisiana, 70072 on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. to consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter approval or adopting the adjusted millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum. The estimated amount of tax revenues to be collected in the next year from the increased millage is $3,721,977.60, and the amount of increase in taxes attributable to the millage increase is $440,201.27.

2026-2027 Budget

Latest News

Here’s the next tip in our hurricane season safety series. Throughout the season, we’re sharing important guidance from the National Weather Service to help West Bank residents and businesses stay prepared for any storms or threats that may come our way.

When news of a potential storms starts circulating, make sure you know the difference between a hurricane watch and warning. During a watch, begin preparing your home and identifying your needs. If a warning is issued, this means storm winds are expected. Be prepared to take shelter or evacuate if ordered. ... See MoreSee Less

Wednesday August 12th

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Last week our crews were mowing in Waggaman and we will be mowing from Avondale to Marrero this week. Keep an eye out for our crews as you drive on River Rd. ... See MoreSee Less

Monday August 10th

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The Bayou Segnette Levee Lift is well underway with clay being placed over the next month.

Located behind the Westwego Shrimp Lot, this lift will raise the levee height from an elevation of 12 ft to 15.5 ft, enhancing the risk reduction provided for West Bank homes and businesses by turning the lowest point in our flood protection system into the highest. ... See MoreSee Less

Friday August 7th

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Here’s the next tip in our hurricane season safety series. Throughout the season, we’re sharing important guidance from the National Weather Service to help West Bank residents and businesses stay prepared for any storms or threats that may come our way.

During a storm, it's important to stay informed on what's to come. Make sure you have a number of reliable, fully-charged devices to receive important updates on storm conditions, potential evacuations and other pertinent information. ... See MoreSee Less

Wednesday August 5th

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Floodgate status may not be updated immediately. For the most current information, please subscribe to text alerts using the link above.

Gate Status

Bayou Segnette Sector Gate

OPEN

Highway 45 – Barataria Boulevard - WH03

OPEN

West Closure Complex Sector Gate

OPEN

Bayou Segnette Boat Launch – Floodgate BS03, BS04 & BS05

OPEN

Harvey Canal Complex Sector Gate

OPEN

Boomtown Casino – Floodgate HC29 & HC30

OPEN

08/12/2026 at 8:08 pm

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.

SOLICITATIONS

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.