Corps to discuss upcoming Algiers construction

Published Aug. 11, 2009

Public meetings slated for Aug. 19 and Aug. 26

NEW ORLEANS – The Army Corps of Engineers is hosting two public meetings to discuss impacts that Algiers residents can expect from construction on the Sewerage and Water Board Pump Stations 11 and 13 as the Corps builds the stronger and more reliable Greater New Orleans Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System.

“Construction of concrete floodwalls around Pump Station 11 and Pump Station 13 will generate some inconveniences; however, the Corps is making efforts to minimize unavoidable impacts in order to reduce risk for the Algiers area,” said Ted Carr, project manager.

The public meetings will also discuss the status of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway West Closure Complex project, which will reduce risk for about 250,000 Westbank residences and businesses.

The Gulf Intracoastal Waterway West Closure Complex, once complete, will be the most significant risk reduction feature on the Westbank.

Meeting details are:

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009

Eisenhower Academy of Global Studies

3700 Tall Pines Dr.

New Orleans, LA 70131

Open house is from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

Presentation begins at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009

English Turn Clubhouse

1 Clubhouse Dr.

New Orleans, LA 70131

Open house is from 6 to 6:30 p.m.

Presentation begins at 6:30 p.m.

Questions or comments may be addressed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

c/o Public Affairs

P.O. Box 60267

New Orleans, LA 70160-0267

Phone: 504-862-2201

Fax: 504-862-1724

E-mail: AskTheCorps@usace.army.mil

Web site: www.mvn.usace.army.mil


Contact
Rene Poche
504-862-1767
rene.g.poche@usace.army.mil

Release no. 09-071