COVINGTON – Pat Brister, St. Tammany Parish President, announced that Phase I of a $3.2 million drainage improvement project in Riverwood Subdivision in the Covington area is moving forward.
In addition to the existing drainage infrastructure, Phase I includes the installation of storm drain culverts on Magnolia in Lane Riverwood subdivision. In Phase 2, storm drain culverts will be installed on Laurelwood Drive in Riverwood subdivision. The project will also indirectly benefit the adjacent Country Club Estates subdivision, as the drainage that will be installed will convey runoff from this neighborhood as well.
“This is another part of our ongoing drainage improvement initiatives, as we continue to address drainage challenges,” said Brister. “Water is a fact of life in St. Tammany, and as such, we will continue to design and implement the most effective, long-term solutions to enhance existing drainage throughout our community.”
This project is funded in part through the Statewide Flood Control Program administered by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD). The LADOTD will fund roughly $1.49 million, while St. Tammany Parish Government will fund the remainder, approximately $1.7 million. This program aims to bring about flood damage reduction through long-term solutions for areas that experience structural damages or agricultural losses.
Phase I of this project is currently out for bid. Bids will be accepted until 2p.m. on Thursday, March 8 at which time bids will be publicly opened and read. No bids will be received after 2p.m.
A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at the Staff Conference Room, 3rd Floor, located at St. Tammany Parish Government Administrative Complex, 21454 (Building B) Koop Drive, in Mandeville on Thursday, February 22 at 2 p.m.
Work is expected to begin on this project in early summer 2018, following the bid selection and award process. The work is expected to be complete by early 2019, barring any weather delays.
