New Sarpy pump station drainage expansion
St. Charles Parish
Summary
The council funded a $959,300 fix to discharge pipes that were damming up Cousins Canal and backing water into Mimosa neighborhoods. The project started because one resident complained directly to the parish president — a small-government success story Jewell highlighted.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
$959,300 from parish engineering funds; came in under budget and under the engineer's estimate.
Mimosa residents and everyone north of the pump station, who should see faster drainage during heavy rains.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Parish Council 6:00 PM (trimmed) - Sep 15, 2026
The council funded a $959,300 fix to discharge pipes that were damming up Cousins Canal and backing water into Mimosa neighborhoods. The project started because one resident complained directly to the parish president — a small-government success story Jewell highlighted.
SCP Coastal Zone Advisory Committee 12:00 PM (trimmed) - Jun 9, 2026
Parish Public Works wants to expand the New Sarpy pump station with bigger pumps, discharge pipes and a generator — a drainage upgrade for the area. A coastal use permit is required.
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