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Committee hears progress on Bayou Boeuf new school, reroofing and FEMA-funded recovery work
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Summary
Officials reported foundation and underground plumbing work at the new Bayou Boeuf Elementary, contractor remobilization on multiple reroofing projects and that several FEMA submittals are pending review (potentially $1M–$2M per project) but delayed by a federal shutdown.
District project staff told the Land and Facilities Management Committee on March 18 that construction is progressing at Bayou Boeuf Elementary and that reroofing and other Hurricane Ida recovery work has resumed in several locations.
For Bayou Boeuf, staff said contractors have poured the exterior perimeter grade beam, are installing the underslab vapor barrier and are progressing with underground plumbing for kitchen and restroom areas. The district is still evaluating the water storage tank and pump required for the sprinkler system; foundation design for that tank is underway and cost numbers are expected at the next monthly meeting.
On reroofing at several high schools, contractors remobilized while a third-party testing firm evaluates the extent of steel-coated roof repairs and determines whether recoating or larger repairs are required. Staff expects a formal testing report soon.
Separately, a consultant reported several FEMA submittals are pending and could add substantial dollars to parish recovery projects, including Golden Meadow and Bayou Boeuf. He estimated that successful reviews could add roughly $1 million to $2 million per project, but said progress on those FEMA reviews is delayed by a federal shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA operations.
Staff said they will return with more precise cost estimates once testing and FEMA reviews advance.
