Update on the SOUTHWEST COASTAL LA Project Governor’s Advisory Commission Meeting August 7, 2013 Abbeville, LA committed to our coast
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana
The Feasibility Cost Share Agreement was signed between CPRA and the Corps in January The study is multi-purpose = coastal restoration and hurricane protection. Is cost shared between the CPRA and the Corps. The Project Delivery Team has the active participation of many stakeholder groups and agencies. Study was transitioned to the Corps new 3X3X3 planning paradigm (SMART Planning). Funds have been made available to complete the study. Southwest Coastal Overview
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana Status The Study has produced a Feasibility Scoping Report and a Value Engineering Report. Full structural inventory has been completed. Hydraulic models developed: ADCIRC model (storm surge) Regional Circulation (salinity) The current schedule indicates a Draft Feasibility Report in November 2013 and and a Chief’s Report Milestone in September The Alternatives Milestone (all work to date, plus the alternatives carried forward) was approved by the Corps vertical team in June Measure types under evaluation are in concert with the 2012 State Master Plan.
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana
NER Focused Array of Alternatives No Action Plan (Future without-project condition) Large Integrated Restoration Across Basins Moderate Integrated Restoration (Hydrologic Emphasis) Moderate Integrated Restoration, including Gum Cove Entry Salinity Control (Emphasis) Interior Perimeter Salinity Control (Emphasis) Marsh and Shoreline (Minimal Hydraulic & Salinity Control)
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana
NED Focused Array of Alternatives No Action Plan (Future without-project condition) Lake Charles Risk Reduction Structural Feature Abbeville Risk Reduction Structural Feature Lake Charles Structural and Abbeville Non- Structural Abbeville Structural and Lake Charles Non- Structural Non-structural plan
Upcoming Milestone Schedule 29 Oct 2013Tentative Selected Plan 15 Nov 2013Public Review/ ATR/ IEPR 30 Jun 2014 Final Report Milestone/ CWRB 25 Jul 2014 State and Agency Review Complete 30 Sep 2014 Chief’s Report Milestone 9
Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana Discussion/Questions Norwyn Johnson Darrel Broussard Southwest Coastal