Louisiana Parish Secures $6M FEMA Funding for Major Drainage Improvement Project
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Updated Jun 26
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What happened
Ouachita Parish received $6 million from FEMA to fund most of an $8 million drainage improvement project. The funding was secured through the efforts of Senator Bill Cassidy. The project will span 3.4 miles along the I-20 Frontage Road near Sam’s Club in Monroe, Louisiana. Work is scheduled to begin in three years and is expected to last two years.
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Why it matters
The improvements are noted as being the single largest project of its kind in the entire nation. The infrastructure upgrades are expected to act as an incentive for businesses to expand and develop in the area.
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Who's involved
- Ouachita ParishThe parish is the location of the project and the recipient of the FEMA funds.
- Bill CassidyThe politician who secured the necessary federal funding for the project.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Thompson developed a drainage master plan, which received federal funding from the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council.Sub-event
- The state of Louisiana has doubled its funding for land preservation efforts.Sub-event
- Bayou Grosse Tete serves as the region's primary drainage artery and is currently undergoing restoration efforts in Louisiana.Sub-event
Funding secured for a drainage project in Louisiana.1 source
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The entities involved
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Louisiana
city in Pike County, Missouri, United States