Engineering

Permits, inspections, and engineering contracts

Data source: October 2026 SITREP

Federal & State Inspections

CPRA Quarterly Inspection

Not Active

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

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Actual: Not covered in the October 2026 SITREP

Q4 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 · Q3 field inspections complete; all PCCP stations and complex structures mission ready

Expected: Target: 50% 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

Currently advertised with a Bid Opening of October 19, 2026.

Source: October 2026 SITREP

LPV Access Bridge

In Progress

Construction has begun. Contractor has mobilized and is progressing.

Source: October 2026 SITREP

Orpheum Slope Paving

In Progress

Construction has begun and is progressing per the schedule.

Source: October 2026 SITREP

Franklin Ave. Vault 4 – Final

In Progress

Construction ongoing and on schedule.

Source: October 2026 SITREP

London Avenue Canal Erosion Mitigation (Phase 1)

Awarded

Full NTP scheduled to be issued on 10/12/26 with an expected start of activities within the canal around 11/1/26.

Source: October 2026 SITREP

40 Arpent Sheet Pile Rehabilitation (Phase 2)

In Design

60% design submittal currently under review by Engineering.

Source: October 2026 SITREP

Franklin Herbicide Vehicle Containment

In Progress

Construction has begun and is 95% complete.

Source: October 2026 SITREP

Lakeshore Drive Flood Warning Signs

In Design

60% Design submitted. Review comments have been forwarded to designer. 90% design underway.

Source: October 2026 SITREP

Franklin Facility Access Improvements

In Design

60% Design submittal under review by Engineering.

Source: October 2026 SITREP

Tropical Storm Arthur – Franklin Facility Damage

In Design

Demolition work has been completed. Secondary structural inspection by adjuster to take place. Engineering continues to coordinate with Maintenance, Finance and Insurance Adjusters. Final repair design scope being determined.

Source: October 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

Months without a published SITREP count are left blank.

Month	Permits Issued	Source
September 2026	32	October 2026 SITREP
August 2026	29	October 2026 SITREP
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