Structural Projects
Drainage, Levees and Pump Stations
Jefferson Parish is a community that most land is at or below sea level which has resulted in the need for an intricate network of drainage which includes pump stations and levees. Check out this video from our Drainage Department which shows how our drainage system works. In an effort to continually upgrade our system we apply for and implement mitigation grants that improve drainage at a neighborhood level.
Taft/Turnbull
Installation of a 3-pump system to function alongside existing pumping system to benefit the area in Metairie, LA bounded by I-10 to the North, Neyrey Drive on the East, 41st Street on the South and Danny Park on the West. The pipe extended 1250 feet north on Taft to a point at the south edge of the north service road of Interstate 10, then 2350 feet along the south edge of the north service road to finally discharge north of the I-10 crossing of the Suburban Canal
Maplewood
Installation of new and replacing of old drainpipes, catch basins, and grated storm drains to significantly reduce or eliminate the impact of flooding in the Maplewood-Pailet community.
Oakwood
Installation of gravity drains, replacement of smaller drainpipes with larger ones and installation a new 72” drain line to the Outfall Canal to eliminate or greatly reduce the impact of flooding in the Oakwood Canal Basin
Clearview/Mounes
Consists of 3 FEMA funded portions: 3C, 4, and Mounes. Installation of approximately 2,100 linear feet of 6’x12’ box culvert to replace existing closed ditch, a combination of 1302 linear feet of 6’x12’ and 700 linear feet of 10: x 15 : U Frame (flume) to replace the open part of existing ditch. Project also included 220 cfs pump station necessary to replace the existing undersized 34 cfs pump station. These drainage improvements have significantly reduced the future potential of Clearview and some of the surrounding areas to sustain flood damage.
Mounes - Construction of 1,120 linear ft. of 10’x8’ concrete box culvert on Mounes St. between Elmwood Park Blvd. and Dealers Row to benefit Clearview Parkway and the Elmwood business Park area.
