The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) recently released a draft version of their annual spending plan for Fiscal Year 2023 which anticipates investing $1.3 billion in dredging and coastal protection projects.
According to CPRA Chairman Chip Kline , Fiscal Year 2023 – running from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023 – is a pivotal moment for CPRA and Louisiana’s coast.
“This year marks a historic number of large-scale dredging projects, significant investments in hurricane protection, and the start of construction activities on a first-of-its-kind diversion project. Louisiana will see the benefits of the coastal projects being implemented this year for decades to come,” said Kline.
Key takeaways from the Draft Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Plan include:
“CPRA has remained unwavering in our commitment to fortifying Louisiana’s coast from Holly Beach to Hopedale,” said CPRA Executive Director Bren Haase . “We are continuing this effort in Fiscal Year 2023 with the advancement of several record-breaking efforts, including the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion, and the completion of 18 other highly-anticipated projects.”
Major projects advancing in FY 2023:
The draft plan will be presented to the public via public hearings on the following dates: