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Applied Digital Announces $3.2 Billion AI Data Center Campus in Brookwood, Alabama

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What happened

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Applied Digital Corp announced a $3.2 billion investment in a new artificial intelligence data center campus, designated Delta Forge 2. The company stated the project involves approximately 1.26 million square feet of data center space and is located in Brookwood, Tuscaloosa County. Construction on the campus began on October 1, 2026, with completion expected by December 31, 2028.

From wtug.com, abc3340.com

Why it matters

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The project is expected to bring new construction activity, jobs, and a long-term stream of tax and community benefit payments to the region. Over the next two decades, the project is expected to generate more than $440 million in tax revenue and community benefit payments, including an estimated $131.5 million for local schools.

From wtug.com

Who's involved

  • NvidiaThe county where the major industrial investment is taking place.

How it developed

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  1. $3.2 billion AI data center investment announced for the campus.1 source
  2. Applied Digital Corp begins construction of a data center campus in Tuscaloosa County.1 source

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