The city of Denham Springs will elevate eight flood-prone structures.
Denham Springs, Louisiana: $1.42 million
The City of Denham Springs is proposing an elevation project for eight flood-prone structures, aiming to raise them to the effective firm plus two feet above the Base Flood Elevation. The project prioritizes severe repetitive loss and socially vulnerable properties which have had a total of 15 repetitive loss and severe repetitive loss paid claims across the structures. The project will incorporate cost estimation through contractor estimates, emphasizing the lowest reasonable estimate and implement nature-based solutions such as erosion control and rainwater harvesting systems.