Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Program

Ardurra serves as the program manager for the transformative $2.3 billion U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Program, reducing flooding from 10-year rainfall events through a wide range of infrastructure improvements. This cooperative effort between Jefferson Parish and Orleans Parish (non-federal sponsors) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District represents one of the largest urban flood control initiatives in the United States.

The program encompasses 79 construction projects totaling $695 million in ongoing construction across both parishes, delivering substantial increases in drainage capacity through new pump stations, existing facility expansions, canal improvements, and advanced conveyance infrastructure. Strategic coordination between federal and local agencies ensures seamless project delivery while maximizing flood protection benefits for Southeast Louisiana communities.

Key Program Management Services:

• Managing $2.3 billion urban flood control program encompassing 79 construction projects with $695 million ongoing construction across two parishes

• Delivering 10,200 cfs increased drainage capacity for Jefferson Parish through new pump stations, expansions, and conveyance improvements

• Providing 3,650 cfs enhanced drainage capacity for Orleans Parish via comprehensive pump station and infrastructure development

• Coordinating cooperative federal-local partnership between Jefferson Parish, Orleans Parish, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District

• Overseeing a diverse construction portfolio, including drainage pump stations, canal widenings, concrete flumes, box culverts, and bridge infrastructure

• Managing complex multi-parish operations, ensuring seamless project coordination and delivery across an extensive geographic area

• Reducing 10-year rainfall flooding through systematic infrastructure improvements, protecting Southeast Louisiana communities

The program management provides Southeast Louisiana with flood protection while demonstrating exceptional coordination capabilities across federal, parish, and contractor partnerships. Strategic infrastructure development and systematic capacity improvements establish lasting flood resilience, supporting community safety and economic development throughout the region.