New Iberia expanding city limits to start economic development project

New Iberia plans expansion; city annexes land near LA 14 & US 90

NEW IBERIA, La. (NEWS 15) — New Iberia is preparing for expansion with plans to annex property from Iberia Parish into the city. The targeted land is located off LA 14 near the US 90 Frontage Road.

New Iberia expanding city limits to start economic development project

IBERIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- In the recent New Iberia council meeting, the city is annexing property from the parish (Iberia) to expand its city limits. Mayor Freddie DeCourt says this move is critical for the future plans for both the city and parish as a whole. "This is economic development at work," said Mayor DeCourt. The new ordinance will take five pieces of land along Highway 90. Known as the Hebert property, this move is multiple years i…