(GALLIANO, LA, DECEMBER 26, 2007) –The South Lafourche Leonard Miller, Jr. Airport has undergone major renovations over the last several months that are attracting new business to the area. Construction at the airport is ongoing. The Port Commission has completed a runway strengthening project strengthening the runway from 12,500 pounds to 75,000 pounds to allow […]
(GALLIANO, LA, OCTOBER 9, 2006) – The 2006 Security and Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act now has inclusion of “energy” as a national economic interest when determining port security funding and report language specifically mentioning LOOP/Port Fourchon as a national energy interest. The Conferees note that “energy” was specifically included in language to take […]
(GALLIANO, LA, AUGUST 8, 2007) –Public vehicular access to Fourchon Beach west of Pass Fourchon will be open until September 15 to accommodate Labor Day weekend beachgoers. Access is across Fourchon Bridge, take a right on to the Chevron access road, across Pass Fourchon, then left to the beach. The temporary access involves cooperation between the Greater Lafourche […]
(GALLIANO, LA, JULY 2, 2007) –The Fourchon Beach west of Pass Fourchon will be opened to public vehicular access on Tuesday, July 3 beginning at 3 p.m. Access will be across Fourchon Bridge, take a right on to the Chevron access road, across Pass Fourchon, then left to the beach. The temporary access involves cooperation between the Greater […]
(GALLIANO, LA, JUNE 20, 2007) –A successful Bayou Lafourche debris clean up project is complete due to a joint effort by the Greater Lafourche Port Commission, the United States Coast Guard and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Over the last few weeks, numerous sunken vessels, decrepit wharves, broken pilings and other debris were removed from […]
(GALLIANO, LA, APRIL 16, 2007) – At the recent Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conference, the South Lafourche Airport received the Louisiana Airport of the Year award in recognition of the outstanding contribution to the enhancement of aviation in Louisiana. Ted Falgout, Executive Director said, “This award is a testament to the hard work and commitment […]
(GALLIANO, LA, FEBRUARY 14, 2007) – At the February 14, 2007 Board Meeting, the Commissioners elected a new Executive Board. The Board elected Larry Griffin as President, Donald Vizier as Vice President, Wilbert Collins as Secretary and Johnny Melancon, Sr. as Treasurer. All of the members of the new Executive Board have served as a […]
(GALLIANO, LA, JANUARY 22, 2007) – Ted Falgout, Director of Port Fourchon, has been appointed to a 2 year term as an alternate member of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Policy Committee. The Committee gives policy advice to the Secretary of Interior on the performance of discretionary functions under the OCS Land Act. According to […]
(GALLIANO, LA, JANUARY 17, 2007) – At a special meeting today, the Board of Commissioners renewed Ted Falgout’s contract for another 3 year term until December 31, 2009. In March of 2006, Falgout announced his intention to retire in December 2006. Falgout said since the announcement to retire, several things have happened that have caused […]
(GALLIANO, LA, OCTOBER 18, 2006) – Harbor Police Officer Jason Plaisance and Officer Brent Constransitch received lifesaving medals at last Wednesday’s Port Commission meeting for their gallant actions during an incident in April 2006. Their efforts prevented the loss of life and upheld the highest traditions of the Harbor Police and the Greater Lafourche Port […]
(GALLIANO, LA, OCTOBER 9, 2006) – The 2006 Security and Accountability for Every (SAFE) Port Act now has inclusion of “energy” as a national economic interest when determining port security funding and report language specifically mentioning LOOP/Port Fourchon as a national energy interest. The Conferees note that “energy” was specifically included in language to take […]
(GALLIANO, LA, SEPTEMBER 7, 2006) – The Jack No. 2 well, located at Walker Ridge Block 758 in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, is the largest U.S. oil discovery in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, and will be serviced out of Port Fourchon. This discovery is speculated to be bigger than Alaska’s Prudhoe Bay. Port […]
(GALLIANO, LA, AUGUST 23, 2006) –The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that it will grant $3.8 million as the federal share to dredge and clear Port Fourchon from silt and sediment caused by Hurricane Katrina. The areas being dredged with this funding includes Slips A and B in the […]
(GALLIANO, LA, AUGUST 24, 2006) – Staffers of the Senate Environmental and Public Works Committee, Senate Commerce Committee, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and US Army Corp of Engineers met in Port Fourchon last week. The meeting and tour of Port Fourchon was part of a 3 day field trip to demonstrate the need to […]
(GALLIANO, LA, AUGUST 23, 2006) – On the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, “Washing Away”, the story of Louisiana’s disappearing coastline and how this unfolding crisis affects all of America, will be aired. Narrated by Academy Award Winner Susan Sarandon, the documentary will premiere statewide in Louisiana Tuesday, August 29 at 8 p.m. and will rebroadcast […]
(GALLIANO, LA, JULY 28, 2006) – The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), the organization representing public ports throughout the Western Hemisphere, has selected Port Fourchon to receive an Environmental Improvement award in the category of Environmental Enhancement for the Port’s Maritime Forest Ridge and Marsh Restoration project. The Maritime Forest Ridge project seeks to […]
(GALLIANO, LA, JULY 28, 2006) – On Tuesday, the Port Commission discussed a number of issues and provided a tour of Port Fourchon to Colonel Wagenaar, head of the New Orleans District Corps of Engineers. According to Port Director Ted Falgout, “It was great to have the Colonel take time from his busy schedule to […]
The Port Commission is completing repairs of hurricane damage at Irvin P. Melancon, Jr. Recreational Boat Launch in preparation for the Golden Meadow – Fourchon International Fishing Rodeo to be held June 29 – July 1, 2006. “The Port Commission has contracted Greater Gulf Construction, and we are happy to announce that these improvements will […]
The speed limit in Leeville has been changed to 30 mph due to construction on the new Leeville Bridge. Please be mindful of on going work and obey the speed limit in this area.
(GALLIANO, LA, JUNE 7, 2006) – On June 6, 2006, the Port Commission received an $800,000 grant from US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) to be used for infrastructure improvements to the South Lafourche Leonard Miller, Jr. Airport. The project consists of constructing 8,400 linear feet of asphalt roadways and placing 7,000 linear […]
(GALLIANO, LA, JUNE 2, 2006) – On June 1, 2006, over 50 representatives from facilities located in Port Fourchon, attended a Hurricane Readiness Meeting at the Port Operations Center in Fourchon. The Port’s updated 2006 Hurricane Guide was presented. Ted Falgout, Port Director, welcomed the crowd to the meeting and showed pictures of last year’s […]
(GALLIANO, LA, JUNE 2, 2006) – The Greater Lafourche Port Commission conducted a special meeting recently in order to expedite the award of a $690,000 contract to fix hurricane damage to the Fourchon Bridge. Centaur, LLC from Laplace was the low bidder and repair is expected to take approximately 90 days. According to Port Director […]
(GALLIANO, LA, MAY 15, 2006) – At about 11:25 pm on Saturday, May 13, 2006, Harbor Police received information that SEACOR ENERGY, a 200’ long oilfield service vessel, had struck an underwater obstruction and was sinking in Port Fourchon’s Belle Pass jetties. No injuries were reported. The Harbor Police responded to the scene and four […]
(GALLIANO, LA, MAY 12, 2006) –The channel to Port Fourchon is getting a “face lift” by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As a result of the 2005 hurricanes, shoaling in the channel is currently being removed and restoration of the rock entrance jetties will soon begin. According to Port Director Ted Falgout, “These welcomed […]
(GALLIANO, LA, MAY 1, 2006) – A group of scientists from across the world visited Port Fourchon on Monday, April 24, 2006 as part of a 3 day symposium entitled “Envisioning the Future of the Gulf Coast. The event was sponsored by BP and America’s Wetland. Ted Falgout, Port Director, gave a presentation to the […]
(GALLIANO, LA, APRIL 24, 2006) – On Sunday, Ambassador Kanat Saudabayev from Kazakhstan and Congressman Charlie Melancon visited Port Fourchon. Ted Falgout, director of the Port gave a presentation on the importance of Port Fourchon to the nation’s energy and its history. “The Port Commission was established in the 1960s, but the real success of […]
(GALLIANO, LA, MARCH 28, 2006) – Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) Secretary Johnny B. Bradberry, U.S. Senators Mary Landrieu and David Vitter, U.S. Representative Charlie Melancon, and a large group of state and local officials were on hand to break ground Friday afternoon for a new LA 1 bridge […]
(GALLIANO, LA., MARCH 7, 2006) At today’s Greater Lafourche Port Commission’s Board Meeting, Executive Director, Ted Falgout informed the Commissioners of his retirement plans for the end of 2006. “I have served as Executive Director of this Commission for over 27 years, during which time we have seen tremendous progress. Over this period I have […]
(GALLIANO, LA., JANUARY 23, 2006) The Greater Lafourche Port Commission announces the release of their new port video illustrating Port Fourchon as a world-class facility positioned to meet the challenges of the future. Port Director, Ted Falgout said, “Port Fourchon’s well-planned port facilities and services have become a vital link in the support of our […]
(GALLIANO, LA., JANUARY 17, 2006) – The Louisiana Recovery Authority announced locations for open house events Saturday, January 21, 2006 for Louisiana Recovery Planning Day. In South Lafourche an open house will be hosted from 10am-4pm at the Greater Lafourche Port Commission’s Administration Building in Galliano. There are now 30 open house meetings scheduled January […]
(GALLIANO, LA, November 2, 2005) With still over half the Gulf of Mexico’s oil and gas shut-in as a result of recent hurricanes, Port Fourchon’s role as a support base has gained even greater significance. If servicing over half the drilling activity in the Gulf of Mexico was not enough, Port Fourchon is now playing […]
(GALLIANO, LA, OCTOBER 3, 2005) The Greater Lafourche Port Commission has put port projects on hold to assist Terrebonne Parish Levee District by allowing them to use our excavator for emergency repairs to levees in Terrebonne Parish. “I am extremely grateful to the Port Commission for allowing us to use their equipment to fix the […]
(GALLIANO, LA, SEPTEMBER 27, 2005) Electric power was restored in Port Fourchon at about 8:00 p.m. last night, Monday, September 26, 2005. The Leeville Bridge will open for marine traffic now that electricity has been restored. The Golden Meadow Floodgate is now open for marine traffic. Highway 1, Highway 3090 & all port roadways are […]