The Department of Public Works’ construction contractor, Wallace C Drennan, Inc. is approximately 78 percent complete with the Hurricane Isaac Drain Point Repair Project. The approximate $2M project, which is designed to improve drainage conditions throughout the City of New Orleans, originated from a list of complaints received via 311 related to drainage issues after Hurricane Isaac caused severe street flooding.
Since the project began in December 2017, crews have inspected 67 of the 69 total sites that were identified as needing drainage point repairs and completed 83 of 100 total locations. While inspections and drainage repairs continue city-wide, crews are also reviewing additional locations to potentially include in the program.
The scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Cleaning existing catch basins and drain lines;
- Inspecting drain lines with a camera to determine the pipe’s condition;
- Installation of new drain lines, catch basins and manholes;
- Performing point repairs to existing drain lines; and
- Restoring the pavement and / or sidewalk over drain line installations as needed.
The project was designed by Richard C. Lambert Consultants, LLC and funded by a Community Development Block Grant.