Can flooding in Louisiana be prevented long-term? Most solutions aim to prevent the loss of life and property damage from flooding water and storms, not stop the storms or flooding. The goal is to better contain or redirect the floodwaters in the future. Greenup Industries is involved in several projects with US Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District to fortify levees in Louisiana.
Myrtle Grove Project - In spite of the weather, we have continued to press ahead on this critical risk reduction project for the people of Plaquemines Parish.
Old Mother Nature has been trying her best to slow this critical Hurricane Risk Reduction project, with rain and snow, but we keep pushing forward. Clearing vegetation and excavation of the drainage canal are nearly complete. Levee construction has progressed nicely with a total of over 1.3 million cubic yards (CY) of clay material placed and compacted, supported by almost 100,000 square yards (SY) of reinforcement geotextile.
We have also made good progress in the pile driving portion of this project, having driven 1,000 Linear Feet (LF) of steel pipe piles and 34,000 Square Feet (SF) of sheet piles. This project continues to stay ahead of the current required completion date of late summer 2026.
Louisiana-based Greenup Industries is behind countless projects across the Gulf South that point to the region’s growth and vibrancy. Greenup is adept at handling large-scale projects for the public good. From refurbished roads and bridges to industrial construction and maintenance, we offer contracting and specialized construction services for industrial, commercial, and municipal clients.
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