Lafourche Parish Government is committed to improving life for residents and visitors alike by supporting and growing existing business and industry.

Location:

·       Located 60 miles southwest of New Orleans and 65 miles south of Baton Rouge

Infrastructure:

·       Louisiana Highways 1 and 308 connect north Lafourche Parish to the southernmost tip, which ends at Port Fourchon

·       Highway 90 (future Interstate 49) runs east/west through Lafourche Parish

·       BNSF/UP and LDRR provide rail service to portions of Lafourche Parish

·       South Lafourche Leonard J. Miller, Jr. Airport with a 6,500-foot runway is located in Galliano with 1,200 acres of industrial park property available for lease

Port Fourchon:

·       Sits at the mouth of Bayou Lafourche where it empties into the Gulf of Mexico

·       Port areas and waterways range from 24’ to 33’ deep to accommodate large vessels

·       Comprised of 1,200 developed acres housing state-of-the-art facilities

Education:

·       Home to Nicholls State University, Fletcher Technical Community College campus, and the Career Magnet Center

Quality of Life:

·       Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou featuring hunting, fishing, camping, golfing, museums, festivals, and world-renowned food

Lafourche Parish’s motto is “Feeding and Fueling America.” Contact us to see how we can Feed and Fuel your Business.

Kristi Lumpkin

lumpkinkm@lafourchegov.org

985-493-6681

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