re: Cancellation of Mid-Barataria Diversion project could cost Louisiana at least $700 million

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That’s a great point. I believe there has been consistent uproar from the commercial fisherman; however, their concerns have been taken with a “grain of salt” because of the enormous settlements after BP. The fact that they got rich doesn’t change the fact that they will be severely impacted.
The biggest issue of alternatives is that dredging was not even considered. Only diversions…and the cost used to make the final decision was less $700M and the current cost is closer to $3.5B which doesn’t account for the $1.3B of levees to protect Lafitte. Also remember that the structure has a lifecycle of only 50 years. So more than likely would have to be replaced in 70 years which matches the two dredging cycles of $1.2B.

Again, I believe diversions could work but this current project is a complete boondoggle.

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