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Louisiana DOTD awards $1 million loan for Columbia port rail spur

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 12
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Louisiana Economic Development awarded a $1 million loan to the Port of Columbia to complete a rail spur project. This loan helps close a funding gap on a total $7 million project, which also includes funding from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and the Delta Regional Authority. The rail spur will connect the Port of Columbia to Union Pacific’s main line.

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Why it matters

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The infrastructure project is expected to create new transportation opportunities for existing businesses in the region. Furthermore, the rail access is intended to strengthen the area's ability to attract future industrial investment, such as Louisiana Green Fuels.

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  • ColumbiaSpeculative

    Businesses in Columbia might see improved logistics and increased demand for goods due to the new rail access.

  • LouisianaSpeculative

    The state of Louisiana could see increased industrial investment and stronger regional economic activity.

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