Office of Conservation

HOLLY BEACH WORK IN FULL SWING

Sand pumping and rebuilding moves into 10th day in Cameron Parish

CAMERON, LA—
WHAT: Media Field Day at the Holly Beach /Constance Beach Shoreline Restoration Project in Cameron, Louisiana

On 9-19-02, with 10 days of work in progress, contractors have much to show for their coastal restoration efforts. Using a Dustpan Dredge Beachbuilder, both man and machine have been pumping sand material along the beach to combat shoreline erosion. Within the breakwater field where work began, 1.75 million cubic yards of sand continues to be lifted and placed along 5.3 miles of submerged discharge pipeline. The area of work is located between the dredge beachbuilding equipment and the shoreline. In approximately 58 days, pumping is expected to be completed. In just a few months, some 31,000 acres of marsh habitat will be protected. Hwy 82, a hurricane evacuation route, will also be protected. Anticipated completion for this federal/state (CWPPRA or Breaux Act) project is late November 2002.

WHEN: Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 10 a.m. to noon

WHERE: Off Interstate 10-west to Hwy 27 (Sulphur, LA) to Hwy 82 at J.B. Lane, opposite Breakwater No. 14. Meet at the Coastal Planning and Engineering company’s office work trailer. Plenty of parking available. See the Driving Directions page for additional information.

WHO: The La. Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) and the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are sponsors of this $20 million CWPPRA project. Project managers, contractors and design consultants will present information and answer questions. Parish officials, elected officials, and other agency officials will also attend. For media assistance and coordinating photography and interviews, contact: DNR Public Information Director Phyllis Darensbourg at 225-342-8955.