To protect southeast Louisiana parishes against the Atchafalaya River backwater flooding and intense storms during hurricane season, a 446-foot floodgate opened for the first time on Bayou Chene in St. Mary Parish on Friday, with local and state officials in attendance.
To protect southeast Louisiana parishes against the Atchafalaya River backwater flooding and intense storms during hurricane season, a 446-foot floodgate opened for the first time on Bayou Chene in St. Mary Parish on Friday, with local and state officials in attendance.
Construction underway on Bayou Chene floodgate
Courtesy of Tim Matte
and last updated 2021-01-28 11:09:26-05
Construction is well underway on a permanent floodgate on Bayou Chene below Morgan City.
District 21 State Senator Bret Allain (R-Franklin), a longtime proponent and advocate for the project, tells us he s pleased to see the progress that has been made thus far.
âI am thrilled to see this project coming to life,â Allain said. âFor decades, we have fought to provide protection for the residents and businesses of six parishes. It was a long road, but we are finally starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.â