Engineering

Permits, inspections, and engineering contracts

Data source: June 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.

90%
Actual: Q2 2026 field inspections complete
Expected: 67% 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: 92% complete · LPV done; PCCP/Complex in progress Apr 14-28
Expected: Target: 83% 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

Pre-Award

USACE has determined a revised path forward; award date pending the revised path.

Source: June 2026 SITREP

West Return Wall Splash Pad

In Progress

Construction substantially complete; transitioning into closeout phase.

Source: June 2026 SITREP

LPV Access Bridge

In Progress

Construction has begun; contractor mobilizing; RFI and shop drawing submittals underway.

Source: June 2026 SITREP

Orpheum Slope Paving

In Progress

Construction has begun; contractor mobilized.

Source: June 2026 SITREP

Franklin Ave. Vault 4 Generator Replacement

In Bidding

Bid opened May 26, 2026; Board approval scheduled June 17, 2026.

Source: June 2026 SITREP

London Avenue Canal Erosion Mitigation (Phase 1)

In Design

95% of plans and specifications submitted; CEA negotiations ongoing; ready to advertise and award for construction to start at the end of hurricane season.

Source: June 2026 SITREP

40 Arpent Sheet Pile Rehabilitation (Phase 2)

In Progress

Task order negotiation and execution ongoing; approximately one mile of sheet pile repair, sandblasting, and coating.

Source: June 2026 SITREP

Franklin Herbicide Vehicle Containment

In Bidding

Informal bid request issued; bid opening June 4, 2026.

Source: June 2026 SITREP

Lakeshore Drive Flooding Warning Signs

In Progress

Warning sign systems reviewed, selected, and ordered; finalizing exact locations and installation design.

Source: June 2026 SITREP

Permits

Permits Issued (May)
19permits

Source: June 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
May 202619June 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