Congressman Clay Higgins | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Clay Higgins | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has announced that South Louisiana waterway projects have been allocated funding in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers FY 2024 Army Civil Work Plan.
Higgins stated, “Maintaining our ports and waterways is an investment in America’s future, and a tremendous amount of work goes into our efforts annually to prioritize funding for South Louisiana projects.” He further explained that the FY24 Work Plan offers essential support for the region's ports, waterways, locks, and flood control infrastructure across Louisiana’s 3rd District. He committed his office to continue advocating for the funding of maritime infrastructure to ensure the economic success of Louisiana and the nation.
The Operation & Maintenance projects in Louisiana’s 3rd District were awarded various amounts:
- $62,461,000 for the Atchafalaya River and Bayous Chene, Boeuf, and Black
- $33,000 for the Bayou Teche and Vermilion River
- $564,000 for Bayou Teche
- $54,086,581 for the Calcasieu River and Pass
- $18,277,000 for Freshwater Bayou
- $19,134,000 for the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway
- $10,941,000 for the Mermentau River
Construction projects in Louisiana’s 3rd District also received significant allocations:
- $18,000,000 for improvements to sediment disposal sites and containment dike construction at the Calcasieu River and Pass
- $4,875,000 for the beneficial use of dredged materials in the Louisiana Coastal Area Ecosystem Restoration project
- $20,356,000 for shoreline protection as part of the Southwest Coastal Louisiana Hurricane Protection project
Finally Mississippi River & Tributaries projects in Louisiana’s 3rd District were granted:
- $1,625,000 for maintenance on the Atchafalaya Basin Floodway System
- $19,055,000 to the Atchafalaya Basin project for dredging and guide wall replacement at locks.
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