Dellwood Pump Station Upgrades - Sept. 9, 2025

The City of Slidell, Louisiana, held a meeting on September 23, 2025, to discuss the Dellwood Pump Station Upgrades project, which is fully funded by the Louisiana Office of Community Development through the Louisiana Watershed Initiative and the state's $1.2 billion CDBG MIT grant. The project involves installing mechanical bar screens and rakes to prevent debris clogs and reduce flooding in the Dellwood drainage basin, with completion expected by summer 2026. Key stakeholders including the engineering firm Meyers Engineering, contractor RNG, and project manager JV Burks & Company were introduced, highlighting their roles in design, construction, and project management. The meeting emphasized the collaborative effort and the positive impact on local flood mitigation efforts, with additional related drainage projects underway in the area.