The Louisiana Economic Development has finalized a $2 million FastSites investment to expand Gulf South Commerce Park in St. Tammany Parish, supporting the development of more than 300 additional acres and growing the park’s shovel-ready site inventory.
This investment will support the area economically, allowing companies to grow and provide jobs for residents of the area.
“What we’re seeing across Louisiana, and now at Gulf South Commerce Park, is growing confidence in our markets and a willingness to invest ahead of demand. FastSites helps us meet that confidence with action by preparing more space for companies to grow and giving the Northshore another competitive platform for investment and job creation,” said LED Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois.
The state’s investment will support land acquisition that will grow the park from 92 acres to nearly 400 and wetlands mitigation for the next development phase of Gulf South Commerce Park. The work is part of a greater effort across the 1,000-acre master-planned business park and will create additional sites for manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and other large-scale commercial projects.
St. Tammany Parish President Mike Cooper said, “Gulf South Commerce Park represents an important opportunity for St. Tammany to build on the infrastructure investments we’ve made to support economic development. Our Parish’s economic future is bolstered by preparing for the opportunities ahead, and this FastSites funding gives us the tools to attract the businesses, investments, and jobs of tomorrow.”
Construction for these projects is scheduled for completion in early 2027.
For more information. visit Opportunitylouisiana.com/fastsites.
