The City of New Orleans has announced a major consolidation step for its Joint Infrastructure Recovery Request (JIRR) Program Management, with CDM Smith, MB3/Civix, and the Department of Public Works now at the helm, a move intended to refine the management and oversight of the city's infrastructure projects. The announcement emphasizes the City of New Orleans dedicated effort toward the completion of existing infrastructure projects and the streamlined execution of new ventures within this consolidation framework.
The merging of leadership under these entities aims to bolster the program's efficiency and quality assurance, awaiting expectations that this would result in improved communications and decision-making processes, all of which are intended to serve the city's infrastructure needs both now and future years ahead. In a statement obtained by the City of New Orleans press release, Joseph Threat, Sr., Deputy CAO of Infrastructure - Chief Resilience Officer, highlighted that "The collaboration between CDM Smith, MB3/Civix, and DPW is a pivotal step forward for the JIRR Program." He continued emphasizing, "By aligning the strengths of these organizations, we are not only addressing the immediate needs of the program, but also setting a course for smoother, more efficient processes in the years to come."
Looking forward, the City of New Orleans plans to invite bids for two grouped projects starting January 2025, further supporting the expansion and progress of the JIRR Program. This proactive effort demonstrates an ongoing commitment to the improvement of the city's infrastructure landscape and its long-term resilience against wear, tear, and potential natural calamities.
The Office of Strategic Engagement & Special Projects is the contact point for those seeking information on current or future JIRR projects; they can be reached at (504) 658-7623 or through email at [email protected], and for timely construction updates, the Office is setting up a text message alert system which residents can join by texting ROADWORK to 77295, or they can visit ready.nola.gov/alerts to create a profile and select the "roadwork" alert option. The City of New Orleans administration ardently appreciates the community's ongoing commitment and the infrastructural projects' supportive backdrop.
