Site Plan for:

Krotz Springs Boat LaunchKrotz Springs Boat Launch

Town of Krotz SpringsTown of Krotz SpringsGreater Krotz Springs Port CommissionGreater Krotz Springs Port Commission

Presented by:Presented by:

Mireya Laigast, Project Manager - U.S. Army Corps of EngineersMireya Laigast, Project Manager - U.S. Army Corps of Engineersandand

Daniel McElmurray, Landscape Architect – Perez, APCDaniel McElmurray, Landscape Architect – Perez, APC

PEREZ, APCPEREZ, APC

Topics of DiscussionTopics of Discussion

Purpose of MeetingPurpose of Meeting BackgroundBackground Recommended Plan for Boat Launch Recommended Plan for Boat Launch

– Constraints and OpportunitiesConstraints and Opportunities– Proposed ImprovementsProposed Improvements– Phasing and CostsPhasing and Costs

What’s the Next Step?What’s the Next Step? SummarySummary Open to Discussion and FeedbackOpen to Discussion and Feedback

Purpose of MeetingPurpose of Meeting

Provide you an overview of projects currently in Provide you an overview of projects currently in

Site Planning PhaseSite Planning Phase

Present recommended boat launch improvements Present recommended boat launch improvements

at Krotz Springsat Krotz Springs

Solicit FeedbackSolicit Feedback

Determine level of support for the projectsDetermine level of support for the projects

Project BackgroundProject Background This Project is part of the Atchafalaya Basin Floodway This Project is part of the Atchafalaya Basin Floodway

System Project, Louisiana as authorized in the Water System Project, Louisiana as authorized in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1986.Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1986.

– Under the Recreational ElementUnder the Recreational Element Project authorized construction of 15 boat landings “in the Project authorized construction of 15 boat landings “in the

vicinity of” the Atchafalaya Basin.vicinity of” the Atchafalaya Basin. Received limited funding on recreation projects until WRDA Received limited funding on recreation projects until WRDA

2000.2000. Krotz Springs Boat Launch is currently slated to be launch 5 Krotz Springs Boat Launch is currently slated to be launch 5

of 15.of 15.

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RPC input from RPC input from LynnLynn Krotz Springs Boat LaunchKrotz Springs Boat Launch

Access Access PointsPoints Parking AreaParking Area

Existing Existing LaunchLaunch

Steep grade of boat launch Poor condition of existing launch Limited width of parking area Limited number of parking spaces Limited property boundaries Adjacent pipeline Overhead electric lines Limited security features

Project IssuesProject Issues

Project IssuesProject Issues

Poor ConditionPoor Conditionof Existing Rampof Existing Ramp

Steep Grade of RampSteep Grade of Ramp

Inadequate Parking and Inadequate Parking and Turnaround AreaTurnaround Area

Krotz Springs Boat LaunchKrotz Springs Boat LaunchProposed ImprovementsProposed Improvements

Coordinated SignageImproved Access from Service Road

New Three Lane Boat LaunchExpanded Gravel Parking Area & ADA-compliant

ParkingNew Floating Dock

Canoe LaunchLandscaping

Trash receptaclesSecurity Lighting

Krotz Springs Boat LaunchKrotz Springs Boat LaunchProposed ImprovementsProposed Improvements

Krotz Springs Boat LaunchKrotz Springs Boat LaunchProposed ImprovementsProposed Improvements

New SignageNew Signage

New SignageNew Signage

New SignageNew Signage

Krotz Springs Boat LaunchKrotz Springs Boat LaunchProposed ImprovementsProposed Improvements

Expanded Parking Expanded Parking Area and Access Area and Access

RoadRoadNew Security LightingNew Security Lighting

Gravel Parking AreaGravel Parking Area

Krotz Springs Boat LaunchKrotz Springs Boat LaunchProposed ImprovementsProposed Improvements

New ThreeNew ThreeLane LaunchLane Launch

Canoe LaunchCanoe Launch

Krotz Springs Boat LaunchKrotz Springs Boat LaunchProposed ImprovementsProposed Improvements

New Floating DockNew Floating Dock

LandscapingLandscaping

Project PhasingProject Phasing

Construct new three lane launch and install new floating dock

Expand parking area and grade Install curbing Cover access lanes and parking areas with

limestone gravel Renovate existing launch into canoe launch Install security lighting Install landscaping

Krotz Springs $471,000Local match required, contributed on behalf of the Town of Krotz Springs and the Greater Krotz Springs Port Commission by DNR

Projected CostsProjected Costs

What’s the Next Step?What’s the Next Step? Step 1 - Complete final layout by 31 August 2002, based on

your feedback tonight, via e-mail or regular mail. Step 2 - Begin project engineering design (plans and specs). Step 3 - Complete Engineering Documentation Report by 31

December 2002. Step 4 - Complete plans and specifications by 30 Sept 2003. Step 5 - Execute Project Cooperation Agreement with Port

Commission by 31 October 2003. Step 6 - BCOE Review completed by 30 November 2003. Step 7 - Construction in FY04 pending funding, scheduled to

take advantage of mid-year low water season.

Note: This schedule is tentative and is contingent upon federal

funding

Contact:Daniel McElmurrayDaniel McElmurray

Perez, APCPerez, APC 909 Poydras St Suite 2250

New Orleans, LA 70112

mcelmurray@e-perez.commcelmurray@e-perez.com

Phone: 504.584.5104Phone: 504.584.5104Fax: 504.584.5140Fax: 504.584.5140

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