Command Construction finished the full drainage portion of the Hagan-Lafitte Drainage Upgrades and Green Infrastructure Project. This revolutionary project includes the 1.2 million-gallon water storage tank and strategically-placed flap gates that will release the stormwater into the St. Louis canal.

Contractors are now preparing streets, sidewalks and curbs for final completion in November if appropriate weather permits.

The $7.1M Hagan-Lafitte project is a "gray-green" infrastructure project that will feature upsized drainage, urban bioswales and a huge water storage facility located underneath Easton Park.

The goals for the project, which is scheduled to be complete by fall 2020 weather permitting, include:

• Increasing drainage to reduce flooding;
• Utilizing green infrastructure to slow, retain, and absorb storm water;
• Beautifying with green areas;
• Replenishing groundwater; and
• Storing rainwater underground.

View the pre-construction public meeting presentation here.

For more information about this project and other upcoming work, please visit Roadwork.nola.gov or call 504.658.ROAD (7623).