The New Orleans City Council has funded the $17 million needed for full automation of the West Power complex which would enhance infrastructure and flood prevention. The West Power Complex needs $34 million to automate the substation when it becomes operational in June of 2025.

Councilman Joe Giarrusso told Fox 8 that the council, in collaboration with New Orleans’ legislative delegation, “has worked to fund the city’s match of $17 million as the f