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Rapides Parish · Permits
What permits do hyperscale AI data centers in Rapides Parish need and where do they stand?
Delta Forge 1 in Rapides Parish is under construction (Delta Forge 1). Parish zoning, LDEQ, and LPSC items stay on the project page and the cited filing. This is not a permit-by-permit docket for every agency.
1 sourced recordAlexandriaClecoUpdated 2026-09-23
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Rapides Parish records that support this page.
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| Signal | Supports | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Forge 1 | Central Louisiana Secures $3.6 Billion Applied Digital AI Factory Campus | 2026-05-26 | Open source |
| Delta Forge 1 | Applied Digital Breaks Ground on Delta Forge 1, a 430 MW AI Factory Campus | 2026-01-22 | Open source |
FAQ
Rapides Parish permits questions.
What permits does a data center need in Rapides Parish?
A confirmed campus typically needs parish site approval, LDEQ air or water permits where triggered, and utility filings at the LPSC. For Rapides Parish, the sourced record is Delta Forge 1.
Where do Alexandria data center permits stand?
Current tracker status: Delta Forge 1 — Under construction.
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