Project Overview
Mortenson is supporting development of the Richland Parish Data Center, one of the largest data center campuses in the world. The project is expanding digital infrastructure while creating long-term value for Northeast Louisiana through local investment, workforce development, infrastructure improvements, and economic growth.
Key Takeaways:
- Digital Infrastructure at Scale: One of the world’s largest data center campuses, supporting future AI and digital infrastructure needs.
- Broad Campus Scope: Mortenson’s work includes site prep, grading, utilities, onsite power, water treatment, wastewater facilities, fiber distribution, and more
- Jobs and Local Business Growth: The project is creating jobs, supporting local businesses, and generating investments that benefit Northeast Louisiana beyond construction.
- Scholarship Commitment: A $5 million scholarship commitment is helping residents prepare for high-demand careers and future opportunities.
- Customer-Funded Infrastructure: Customer-funded energy, water, and related infrastructure improvements help ensure local consumers are not responsible for project infrastructure costs.
Richland Parish Data Center: Building Lasting Value
The Richland Parish Data Center is helping shape the future of digital infrastructure while creating lasting benefits for Northeast Louisiana. As one of the largest data center campuses in the world, the project demonstrates how responsible development can strengthen communities through local investment, workforce development, infrastructure improvements, and long-term economic growth.
Richland Parish Data Center by the Numbers
- 7,500+ craft workers at peak construction and 1,000+ long-term operational jobs expected.
- $5 million in scholarships supporting workforce development and future career opportunities for residents.
- An estimated $2 billion in energy cost savings for ratepayers through customer-funded power infrastructure investments.
More than a construction project, the Richland Parish Data Center represents a long-term investment in the people, businesses, and communities of Northeast Louisiana. Since construction began, the project has created opportunities for local companies, supported workforce development, and generated investments that will benefit the region for generations.
The impact extends well beyond the job site. The customer funds the full cost of the energy, water, and related infrastructure required to serve the campus, ensuring local consumers are not responsible for funding the infrastructure needed to support the project.
According to the area’s energy provider, Entergy, the energy improvements made to support the project will continue creating value for residents and businesses long after construction is complete. They estimate a savings of $2 billion in energy cost for ratepayers while strengthening grid reliability and supporting future growth across the state.
The project is also making a direct investment in Louisiana's workforce. A commitment of $5 million in scholarships is helping residents prepare for high-demand careers, while project-generated tax revenue supports local schools, teachers, roads, and public services.
Through local partnerships, workforce development, responsible infrastructure investment, and support for Louisiana businesses, the Richland Parish Data Center demonstrates what Data Centers, built right, looks like. The project is creating jobs, strengthening communities, and expanding opportunities for the region.
Mortenson's scope of work will include:
- Site Prep and Grading
- Underground utilities
- MV Distribution and substations for onsite power
- Onsite water treatment facility
- Offsite wastewater treatment facilities
- Administration & IBOS buildings and guard houses
- Outside plant fiber distribution
This project shows what is possible when world-class infrastructure is built with the community in mind. It creates lasting value through jobs, education, infrastructure improvements, local business growth, and long-term investment in the region.