West Closure Complex (WCC)
The West Closure Complex (WCC) is the largest sector gate in our system and provides protection to all of Algiers and Belle Chasse, as well as the most populated areas
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West
To protect the residences and businesses of the West Bank by ensuring that our flood protecton system functons as designed.
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SLFPA-W is responsible for over 80 miles of flood protection, including 67 floodgates and three sector gates. The SLFPA-W system protects $41 billion in assets, over 250,000 residents who call
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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 opera tion and maintenance of the West Closure Complex (WCC) in Plaquemines Parish
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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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