Engineering

Permits, inspections, and engineering contracts

Data source: August 2026 SITREP

Federal & State Inspections

CPRA Quarterly Inspection

GREEN

State-mandated quarterly visual inspection of the levee system, with findings reported to the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority.

100%

Actual: Q2 2026 field inspections complete

Expected: 100% by report date (100% by end of quarter)

Q2 2026

Mandate: CPRA

CPRA submission date pending

USACE Semi-Annual Inspection

GREEN

Federal inspection of HSDRRS levees, floodwalls, PCCPs, and complex structures. 100% = on pace for this point in the half-year cycle.

100%on pace

Actual: 100% complete · LPV done; PCCP/Complex in progress Apr 14-28

Expected: Target: 100% by today, 100% by end of half

Semi-Annual · Ongoing

Mandate: USACE

Submission pending

Current Capital Projects

Major capital projects currently under contract, in construction, or in active bidding.

Foreshore Erosion Repair

In Bidding

Board approved CEA with Pontchartrain Levee District for borrow site Right of Entry; USACE schedule to advertise in July with Bid Opening August 21, 2026; mitigation measures being scheduled at two eroded locations.

Source: August 2026 SITREP

West Return Wall Splash Pad

In Progress

Construction is substantially complete. Project in closeout phase.

Source: August 2026 SITREP

LPV Access Bridge

In Progress

Construction has begun. Contractor is mobilizing. RFI / shop drawings submittals underway.

Source: August 2026 SITREP

Orpheum Slope Paving

In Progress

Construction has begun. Staged concrete pours are underway.

Source: August 2026 SITREP

Franklin Ave. Vault 4 – Final

In Progress

Construction ongoing.

Source: August 2026 SITREP

London Avenue Canal Erosion Mitigation (Phase 1)

In Bidding

Currently advertising with a bid opening of August 11, 2026. Construction award and CEA with City of New Orleans to be presented to Board for approval during August meeting.

Source: August 2026 SITREP

40 Arpent Sheet Pile Rehabilitation (Phase 2)

In Design

Survey has been completed and design underway.

Source: August 2026 SITREP

Franklin Herbicide Vehicle Containment

Pre-Award

Readvertisement yielded 3 quotes. Project initiation underway.

Source: August 2026 SITREP

Lakeshore Drive Flooding Warning Signs

In Design

IDIQ holder engaged for design of locations; currently exploring exact locations and coordinating design for installation with IDIQ holder.

Source: August 2026 SITREP

Tropical Storm Arthur – Franklin Facility Damage

Awarded

Engineering accepted bids for removal of damaged areas. Demolition work to begin August 10, 2026, with a contract duration of 45 days.

Source: August 2026 SITREP

Permits

Permit Overview

Life of a permitView permit data

Permit Submittal

FPA-E Review

External Agency Coordination

Receipt of LNO

Final Review

Permit Issued

Source: FPA Engineering Department

Monthly Permits Issued

Month	Permits Issued	Source
July 2026	33	August 2026 SITREP
May 2026	19	June 2026 SITREP
April 2026	27	May 2026 SITREP
March 2026	27	Apr 2026 SITREP
February 2026	25	Mar 2026 SITREP
January 2026	42	Feb 2026 SITREP
December 2025	10	Jan 2026 SITREP
November 2025	46	Dec 2025 SITREP
October 2025	50	Nov 2025 SITREP
September 2025	25	Oct 2025 SITREP

Source: SITREPs

Routine Maintenance Activities

Current Maintenance Work

Completed 24 earthen levee repairs from in-house work orders
Completed 27 floodwall surface spall repairs on sections, joints, and slope pavement
Hurricane gate annual inspections 45% complete
Q1 2026 valve inspections and exercises complete
Deslonde Street levee access gate installed
New wiring installed at police station for camera monitors; chiller 3 water meter installed with weekly usage tracking
Assisting CPRA with 500-tree planting for ongoing mitigation project

Source: Apr 2026 SITREP