Levee Repair Update

Today, I received the following information on the 17th Street Canal from the Army Corps of Engineers. I will be meeting with Col. Wagenaar in the next week to discuss the 17th Street Canal.

Boh Bros Construction has been awarded a contract for Phase I interim repairs to install a steel sheet pile closure to a depth of -51 feet and to project elevation heights. Mobilization will begin next week with a target completion date of 19 Dec. Until that time, the current rock dike repair at elevation of + 4 feet will remain in place. The steel sheet pile dam at the head of the canal will be utilized to close the canal as conditions require.

Phase II repairs will consist of an inverted pile founded T-wall - also to project elevation heights. This permanent repair will be completed by 1 June.

Gregory E. Breerwood
Deputy District Engineer
for Project Management
New Orleans District