Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West
To protect West Bank homes and businesses by ensuring that our flood protection system functions as designed.
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Regional Director Jesse Noel, who serves as President for ASCE New Orleans , recently visited Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies to speak with students in their engineering class. Jesse shared his experience as a civil engineer and the impactful work he does every day protecting the Westbank from flooding with the SLFPA-W.
SLFPA-W Board President Scott Burke, Regional Director Jesse Noel, Deputy Director Brad Bosch and Legal Counsel Owen Bordelon were recently in Baton Rouge for Westbank Day at the Capitol. While in the capitol, we discussed the importance of flood protection and current legislation at a luncheon with the Jefferson Parish legislative delegation. We also visited with Governor Landry's Chief of Staff, Julie Emerson and Department of Transportation and Development Secretary, Glenn Ledet to discuss the importance of providing the residents and businesses of the Westbank with strong flood protection. We are thankful to all of these delegates for their commitment to our communities.
We also extend our thanks to the Westbank Business and Industry Association, especially President Danica Ansardi and Executive Vice President Teri Tucker, for joining us in our work to advocate for our Westbank community.
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Last week, our mowing crews were in Algiers Point, and this week we will be mowing the levees in English Turn. Keep an eye out for our crews as you drive on Patterson.
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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.
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Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority – West (SLFPA-W)
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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.
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