The Delta Forge 1 Data Center is an initiative focused on establishing advanced technology and computing infrastructure in Central Louisiana. The state-of-the-art development is designed to support innovation, secure data operations, research opportunities, and long-term economic growth throughout the region. Every phase of the project is being carefully planned and managed to prioritize performance, sustainability, and community safety while helping build a strong foundation for the future of technology in our region.
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Delta Forge 1
Data Center
RAPIDES PARISH
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Building the Future of Infrastructure
Hyperscaler data centers such as the one in Rapides Parish are housed in physical structures designed to process the vast amounts of data required to support digital technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) workloads. The design supports continuous service and reliable operations while bringing new investment and room for expansion.
The project will generate significant new tax revenue for the region, supporting funding for essential public services, local schools and infrastructure improvements in surrounding communities.
Community Insights
Deborah Randolph, IOM
President,
Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce
"For years, we've been asking what the next chapter of Central Louisiana's economy looks like. This is it. Data centers are where the modern economy lives, and having global companies choose our community means we're not watching that economy from the sidelines, we're a part of it.
The Chamber is proud to this project and future economic development in our region."
Rev. Larry Turner
Pastor,
Christian Love Baptist Church
"Every generation has faced new technologies. Our responsibility is not to fear them, but to shape how they create opportunities, serve our community, and reflect our values. Our call is to be good stewards of the economic opportunities that are placed before our community. These jobs and tax revenues allow us to better serve our neighbors in need. Data centers bring living-wage jobs that can lift families out of poverty, and that is a moral good."
Scott Laliberte
President & COO,
Jenkins Companies
Chair,
Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce
"This new project is exactly the kind of investment our business community has been working to attract. Data centers bring high-paying jobs, significant tax revenue, and infrastructure that makes our region more competitive for years to come. The Chamber stands firmly in support of this project and the economic future it represents for Rapides Parish and the entire Central Louisiana region."
Matt Ritchie, CCIM
President/Broker,
Ritchie Real Estate
"I've been selling real estate in Central Louisiana for over 25 years. Projects like this change the trajectory of a community. I've seen what stagnation looks like, and I've seen what investment looks like. This is investment."