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Library says Hanville branch plans downsized after high early estimate; new estimate a little over $9.1 million
Summary
The St. Charles Parish Library presented its proposed 2026 budget and described recent changes to the Hanville branch construction plan. A reworked 30% estimate came in higher than expected and the library reduced building size and some site elements to lower costs to about $9.1 million.
Leanne Benedict, representing the St. Charles Parish Library, told the council the major change in the library's proposed 2026 budget is the Hanville branch construction project.
Benedict said the initial 30% estimate for the Hanville branch came in at about $10.3 million. "We worked with them to do…
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