Ascension Parish gets the ball rolling on new drainage projects 4 hours 53 minutes 3 seconds ago Wednesday, June 09 2021 Jun 9, 2021 June 09, 2021 8:32 PM June 09, 2021 in News Source: WBRZ Share: ASCENSION PARISH - Following the recent flood events that forced dozens of families out of their homes, Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment is getting new drainage projects off the drawing board and into action. The latest initiative is to install flood valves into New River Bayou, which will assist in relieving high water in New River and Grand Goudine Bayou. "We are looking at drainage with a regional eye," said Cointment. "The project ties into Morgan Swamp, which helps to drain Bluff Swamp, and also will help Prairieville and all the areas drained by the Goudine."