Parish purchase/expropriation of Luling land on Hackberry Street
St. Charles Parish
Summary
The parish can now buy — or force the sale of, if needed — 5.72 acres of the old Gassen Estate at 400 Hackberry Street in Luling. Public Works says the land is needed; neighbors may wonder what will be built there.
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Last discussed Mar 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
The purchase price wasn't stated at the meeting; if negotiated purchase fails, the parish may condemn the land.
The parish gains land for public works purposes, potentially serving nearby Luling residents.
The Gassen Estate owners lose the land if purchase negotiations fail and expropriation proceeds.
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