The project has been broken into 4 different reaches. Reach 1 is currently in E&D to the point of being able to start the permitting process. Reaches 2 & 3 are in the modeling phase. See the map below that shows the levee reaches and possible drainage and floodgate scenarios.

Historically, high rivers have caused flooding issues and habitat loss due to inundation of freshwater in an area that was previously brackish.  SMLD is working towards shovel ready projects in order to start construction as funding is available.

SMLD is currently in the 60% engineering and design phase for the lakefront protection. The project will consist of an inplace deployable floodwall across the lake side of the properties. It will also include a new flood gate on the Walnut St. Canal as well as an added weir on the canal. We are hoping to go to bid on phases of this project in the 4th quarter of 2026

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