Applied Digital to Build $3.2 Billion AI Factory Data Center Campus in Brookwood, Alabama
Applied Digital has confirmed it will build its Delta Forge 2 AI Factory data center campus in Brookwood, Alabama, representing a $3.2 billion investment. The campus will span about 1.26 million square feet on 160 acres and is expected to…
Birmingham, AL, September 25, 2026 —
Applied Digital has announced plans to construct its Delta Forge 2 AI Factory data center campus in Brookwood, Alabama. The project represents a significant financial commitment of $3.2 billion.
The new campus is slated to occupy approximately 1.26 million square feet across 160 acres of land. This development is anticipated to generate substantial employment opportunities, with projections indicating the creation of over 1,000 construction jobs and 100 full-time positions upon completion.
In addition to the capital investment and job creation, Applied Digital has committed to providing $270 million in community benefits payments. These payments are scheduled to be distributed to local entities over a period of 20 years.
Further details regarding the project’s timeline, specific site preparations, and the exact allocation of community benefits payments were not immediately available.
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