Bonnabel Boat Launch Closure

[WestwegoMan]

From Jefferson Parish:

The Bonnabel Boat Launch located at 1599 Bonnabel Boulevard in Metairie will temporarily close starting Tuesday, October 13, 2015.  Repairs and construction to the boat ramps will begin after the installation of temporary fencing around the construction site on Wednesday, October 14, 2015.

Jefferson Parish was selected by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to receive a $350,000 grant through Wallop-Breaux funds.   Ashley Savarino Unlimited Construction, LLC, was awarded the contract at the September 23, 2015, Council meeting as the responsible low bid of $577,219.

Construction will involve the installation of sheet pilings for a temporary dam, pumping out water within the ramp area, and removing existing concrete ramps.  The four back-down ramps will be replaced and lengthened to the ends of the existing piers, a curb will be built and Rip Rap will be placed behind the curb at the boat launch.  The angle of the new ramps will change slightly to allow boats to lift off trailers more easily. The small courtesy dock on the eastside will be repaired and existing timbers on all sides will be replaced.
Repairs are estimated to be completed in approximately 120 days, barring any contractor delay and weather permitting.

For more information about the Bonnabel Boat Launch project, please contact the Jefferson Parish Department of Parks and Recreation at 504-736-6984.

[Floyd]

Thanks for the heads up.