Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - West

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Our mission is to protect the residences and businesses of the West Bank by ensuring that our flood protection system functions as designed.

At the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-West (SLFPA-West), our mission is to protect life and property for those who call the most populated areas of the west bank of Orleans and Jefferson parishes home by providing effective, efficient protection from hurricane storm surges and other high-water events that impact levees and other flood-control structures. SLFPA-West is made up of two levee districts: the West Jefferson Levee District, which serves the west bank portions of Jefferson Parish, and the Algiers Levee District, which serves the west bank portions of Orleans Parish. It covers approximately 67 miles of hurricane flood protection levees, floodwalls and floodgates and approximately 33 miles of Mississippi River levees and floodwalls.

10/30/2026

The Bayou Segnette levee lift is nearing completion with earthwork and sheet pile installation completed this month. This project has raised what was previously the lowest point in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' West Bank hurricane protection system from 12 feet to the system’s highest elevation of 15.5 feet. This project is part of a series of levee lifts throughout West Jefferson that we are working to complete, reflecting our continued commitment to strengthening the region’s flood protection system and maintaining long-term resilience.

10/29/2026

Harvey Canal Complex Maintenance

SLFPA-W is performing maintenance activities at Harvey Canal Sector Gate this morning; please expect intermittent closures from 7:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST.

10/29/2026

West Closure Complex Maintenance

SLFPA-W is performing maintenance activities at West Closure Complex from 6:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST; please expect intermittent closures.

10/29/2026

Bayou Segnette Complex Maintenance

SLFPA-W is performing maintenance activities at Bayou Segnette Sector Gate this morning; please expect intermittent closures from 7:00 AM CST to 12:00 PM CST.

10/28/2026

Regional Director Jesse Noel recently presented at the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) conference in New Orleans, where he shared the mission of the SLFPA-W, as well as an overview of our systems and ongoing improvement projects.

We always appreciate the opportunity to connect with engineering professionals who share our commitment to strengthening infrastructure, enhancing resilience and protecting the communities we serve.

10/26/2026

Last week our mowing crews mowed English Turn and the Donner Canal Levee and this week we will be mowing in Waggaman. Keep an eye out for our crews as you drive on River Road.

10/23/2026

Congratulations to the most recent recipients of SLFPA-W's Board President's Quarterly Star Awards:
Kenneth Anderson, Mobile Equipment Operator
Joe Marshall, Mobile Equipment Operator
Mike Tassin, Levee Foreman B

These three employees were recognized for their outstanding contributions throughout the quarter, demonstrating exceptional performance, dedication to customer service and a commitment to improving their workplace.

Address

7001 River Road
Marrero, LA
70072

Telephone

+15043400318

Website

https://slfpaw.org/

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