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Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System (HSDRRS) Flyover
The System is comprised of numerous features including levees, floodwalls, floodgates, surge barriers and pump stations. This computer-generated video provides an aerial "flyover" view of the entire System and improvement efforts. Watch >> |
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Orleans Parish
The perimeter system in the New Orleans Metro area consists of approximately six miles of levees that have been raised to the 100-year elevations and one and a half miles of existing floodwalls that have been either strengthened or replaced. The perimeter system in New Orleans East consists of approximately 25 miles of levees that have been raised to the 100-year elevations and approximately two miles of floodwalls. View this animation to learn more. Watch >> |
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Overview of the St. Bernard Risk Reduction Project.
In St. Bernard Parish, the perimeter system known locally as the Chalmette Loop Levee System is comprised of nearly 23 miles of floodwall and 12 steel floodgates between Bayou Bienvenue and the Caernarvon Canal. View this animation to learn more.
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Animation of the IHNC Surge Barrier, the proposed Seabrook Floodgate Complex and IHNC interior floodwall and levee improvements.
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GIWW West Closure Complex Rewatering Time lapse shots taken from the new north levee during rewatering
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West Closure Complex Alternatives
This video outlines the four construction alternatives that were under consideration to reduce risk to the Westbank. To view a video explaining the selected alternative, see the video: GIWW West Closure Complex Watch >> |
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GIWW West Closure Complex
The selected construction alternative to reduce risk to the Westbank. To review all considered alternatives, see the video: West Closure Complex Alternatives.
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Eastern Tie-In
Connects the Westbank & Vicinity portion of the hurricane system into river levees in Plaquemines Parish. Watch >> |
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Western Tie-In
Connects the Westbank and Vicinity portion of the hurricane system into river levees. Watch >> |
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MRGO Ecosystem Restoration Video
The US Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, together with our partners, is developing a comprehensive ecosystem restoration plan for the Lake Borgne ecosystem and other areas affected by the MRGO navigation channel.
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IHNC Lock Replacement
An overview of the proposed replacement project of the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal Lock Watch >> |
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Overview of the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal Surge Barrier project
Reduces risk to New Orleans East, Metro New Orleans, the 9th Ward & St. Bernard from storm surge. Watch >> |
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Lake Pontchratrain Causeway
Construction of an overpass bridge and a concrete T-wall at the south shore of the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway will be phased. View the animation to learn more. Watch >> |
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Jefferson Parish Lakefront Levee (No Audio)
View this animation to learn how existing Jefferson Parish Lakefront Levees will be reinforced. Watch >> |
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West Return Floodwall
A new robust concrete T-wall will be constructed in Jefferson Parish 35 feet west of the existing West Return Floodwall. The animation shows the process of building a new floodwall and demolition of the existing floodwall. Watch >> |
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Front Protection Animation.
View this animation to learn about Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System fronting protection being constructed at the four Jefferson Parish Lakefront pump stations. (No Audio) Watch >> |
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How a Lock Works
USACE is responsible for these essential structures throughout America's navigable waterways.
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The Bonnet Carre Spillway Story
The Bonnet Carre Spillway is located 30 miles upstream from New Orleans in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. The spillway protects New Orleans and other downstream communities during major floods on the Mississippi River.
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