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Rapides Parish · Timeline

What's the timeline for AI data centers in Rapides Parish?

Delta Forge 1 was first tracked January 19, 2026 and last verified August 5, 2026; the controlling source is dated May 26, 2026. Phasing stays on the project page; this parish timeline does not invent commissioning dates.

1 sourced recordAlexandriaClecoUpdated 2026-09-23
Sourced campuses

Rapides Parish records that support this page.

Delta Forge 1
Applied Digital · Under construction

Delta Forge 1 broke ground Jan. 2026; mid-2027 target.

Citations

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SignalSupportsStatusSource
Delta Forge 1Central Louisiana Secures $3.6 Billion Applied Digital AI Factory Campus2026-05-26Open source
Delta Forge 1Applied Digital Breaks Ground on Delta Forge 1, a 430 MW AI Factory Campus2026-01-22Open source
FAQ

Rapides Parish timeline questions.

What's the timeline for data centers in Rapides Parish?

Delta Forge 1: Under construction, Delta Forge 1.

When was the Alexandria data center announced?

Delta Forge 1 has a cited source dated May 26, 2026.

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