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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Last week, our mowing crews were in Gretna and Algiers, and this week we are mowing the levees in English Turn. Keep an eye out for our crews as you drive on Patterson Road. ... See MoreSee Less

Wednesday June 3rd

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June 1 marks the start of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and the SLFPA-W is prepared. All of our structures, such as the West Closure Complex depicted in the video, have been exercised and are ready to function as designed for an event.

We encourage residents to prepare by creating a plan and acquiring the necessary supplies now. You can find more information on how to prepare at getagameplan.org/ ... See MoreSee Less

Monday June 1st

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Congratulations to Regional Director Jesse Noel, who was recognized by the Board of Commissioners for “knocking it out of the park” this year! Under Jesse’s leadership, the West Bank Flood Protection Authority successfully renewed a vital millage that funds levee lifts and major improvements to our system and made tremendous progress in planning and securing federal funds for Complex Structure maintenance and the levee lift program. Jesse fosters an organizational culture that instills pride in our work that is demonstrated in our results.

The board presented him with a customized baseball bat to commemorate this recognition. ... See MoreSee Less

Friday May 29th

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Last week SLFPA-W participated in a signing ceremony for the Design Agreement that will move the West Bank and Vicinity Levee Lift program forward.

This partnership will begin the federal participation in the lift program and will enhance the resilience of the flood protection system for years to come.🤝 Yesterday, CPRA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District signed an agreement to begin the pre-construction engineering and design phase for the West Bank and Vicinity Future Levee Lifts project.

🌊 The project will incrementally raise levees and floodwalls to help maintain the Greater New Orleans Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System's 100-year level of risk reduction through 2073.

🏡 These improvements are expected to provide continued storm surge risk reduction for approximately 257,000 residents across St. Charles, Jefferson, Orleans, and Plaquemines parishes.

📅 The first construction contract award is anticipated in 2029 following completion of the design phase.

Learn more about this project here: coastal.la.gov/news/usace-cpra-sign-design-agreement-for-west-bank-and-vicinity-future-levee-lift... ... See MoreSee Less

Tuesday May 26th

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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

06/04/2026 at 4:06 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.