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Engineers present $240,000 Phase 1 for parishwide drainage master plan; council signals support
Summary
CH|Finstermaker presented a six‑month Phase 1 master‑planning effort for parishwide drainage at an estimated cost of $240,000 to collect data, update models and ordinances, and prepare projects that can compete for state and federal funding; council discussed using GOMESA/CPRA funds and modernizing ordinances to improve resilience.
An engineering firm outlined a parishwide Drainage Master Plan Phase 1 on Jan. 14, describing a six‑month data‑collection and scoping effort intended to produce hydraulic models, update antiquated ordinances, and identify projects for future phases.
Brooke Newland of CH|Finstermaker said Phase 1 would cost about $240,000, include stakeholder engagement (up to four meetings), extensive data review and modeling, and result in a prioritized…
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