“We’re very excited to get this project going because of the all the protesting, because the contract was held up for so long,” Proskovec adds. “It’s something that’s really needed to complete the 100-year flood protection for the city of New Orleans and this is the final step in completing that process. These will be the lynchpin to complete that 100-year flood protection.”
Major Construction to Start on New Orleans Pump Station Project
A northern view of the 17th St. pump station site.
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The PCCP project groundbreaking was held June 14, 2013. From left to right: Marcia St. Martin, Executive Director Sewerage and Water Board; Laverne Saulny, Regional Manager, Office of U.S. Senator Landrieu, La.; Jefferson Parish President, John Young; U.S. Senator David Vitter, La.; Col. Richard L. Hansen, Commander USACE New Orleans District; Deputy Mayor Cedric Grant, City of New Orleans; Robert Routon, Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority; John Proskovec, Vice President, Kiewit Louisiana South Co. and Project Director for PCCP Constructors; and Dan Bradley, Project Manager, USACE New Orleans District.
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A rendering of the new 17th St. pump station.
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An eastern view of the 17th St. pump station site.
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A rendering of the new 17th St. pump station.
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