Parish President Matthew Jewell, Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority, and Parish Officials celebrated the groundbreaking for the Des Allemands Boat Launch on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. The boat launch will improve boating access, support tourism, and strengthen infrastructure in the Des Allemands area.
“For years, limited public launch capacity in the area has made it difficult for residents and visitors to access nearby waterways safely,” said St. Charles Parish President Matthew Jewell. “The new launch will create a larger access point with more amenities, support fishing activity, and improve outdoor recreation for both residents and visiting sportsmen.”
Phase one of the project will include the launch sites and pier facility with docks and two fish cleaning stations. The launch site will extend approximately 60 feet into the bayou, and the project provides more than 100 parking spaces and over 200 feet of dock space. Once open, the facility will serve boaters, fishermen, families, and visitors while continuing to support responsible use of parish waterways.
“The Des Allemands Boat Launch reflects CPRA’s commitment to using Deepwater Horizon settlement funds to expand public access and enhance outdoor recreation along Louisiana’s coast,” said CPRA Executive Director Michael Hare. “Projects like this help connect people to our waterways while delivering long-term benefits for local communities and the regional economy.”
The future boat launch is situated off WPA Road and US Highway 90, and it sits on land donated to the Parish by Chevron in 2021. Construction is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026 and is expected to take approximately 12 months to complete.
The Des Allemands Boat Launch will be constructed by Cycle Construction Company LLC and was designed by Duplantis Design Group. St. Charles Parish has been awarded $1,841,116.00 in National Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) funds from the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) and $514,008.95 in RESTORE Act Direct Component funds from the U. S. Department of the Treasury. The total project cost is $4,989,859.
Funding Acknowledgement: This project was funded in whole or in part by grant number RDCGR380654-01-00 awarded by the U.S. Department of the Treasury under the RESTORE Act Direct Component Program. The opinions, statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations contained herein are those of the author(s) or contributor(s) and do not necessarily represent the official position, views, or policies of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. References to specific individuals, agencies, companies, products, or services should not be considered an endorsement by the author(s), contributor(s), or the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
