Engineering

Permits, inspections, and engineering contracts

Data source: May 2026 SITREP

Engineering Contracts (IDIQ)

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.

40%
Actual: Q2 2026 field inspections complete
Expected: 33% 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: 70% complete · LPV done; PCCP/Complex in progress Apr 14-28
Expected: Target: 66% 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 Progress

USACE has determined path forward; target award June 2026

Source: Apr 2026 SITREP

West Return Wall Splash Pad

In Progress

Construction ongoing, approximately 95% complete

Source: Apr 2026 SITREP

LPV Access Bridge

Awarded

Contract executed; preconstruction meeting scheduled

Source: Apr 2026 SITREP

Orpheum Slope Paving

Awarded

Awarded during February Board Meeting; contract execution ongoing

Source: Apr 2026 SITREP

Lakeside Drive (Elysian Fields to Franklin Ave)

Complete

Safety improvement project completed on schedule

Source: Apr 2026 SITREP

Franklin Ave Vault 4

In Bidding

Final bid documents under review; advertisement to follow

Source: Apr 2026 SITREP

Permits

Permits Issued (Apr)
27permits

Source: May 2026 SITREP

Permit Approval Rate
84/ 100%

Source: FPA Engineering Department

Avg Processing Time
107days

Last 4 Quarters

Source: FPA Engineering Department

Permit Processing Pipeline

Permit flow (last 4 quarters)

Submitted502
69 days avg
LNO ReviewLevee District
38 days avg
Approved420

Source: FPA Engineering Department

Avg 69 days submittal to LNO (Letter of No Objection), 38 days LNO to approval (last 4 quarters)

Permits Issued

Monthly Permits Trend

MonthPermits IssuedSource
September 202525Oct 2025 SITREP
October 202550Nov 2025 SITREP
November 202546Dec 2025 SITREP
December 202510Jan 2026 SITREP
January 202642Feb 2026 SITREP
February 202625Mar 2026 SITREP
March 202627Apr 2026 SITREP
April 202627May 2026 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