Shreveport, Louisiana, September 13, 2025
News Summary
A new proposal for a data center exceeding 1 million square feet has been submitted for West Shreveport. This project includes a 104,000 square foot office building and is situated within the Resilient Technology Park. The development highlights a growing trend of large-scale data center projects in Louisiana and is expected to boost the local economy through job creation and increased tax revenue.
Shreveport, Louisiana — A significant development is on the horizon for West Shreveport, as a proposal for a new data center covering more than 1 million square feet has been submitted to the Shreveport Metropolitan Planning Commission. The project also includes a 104,000 square foot office building and is set to be built at 7340 Greenwood Road, within the Resilient Technology Park.
The Resilient Technology Park, which spans 313 acres, is located behind a former mall at the W. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop exit. The park is owned by Franks Investment Co. LLC and managed by Bobby Jelks. He has declined to provide further comments on the project due to a signed nondisclosure agreement.
The application was signed by Mathias Haubert from Bohler Engineering, a firm with extensive experience in data center development and site selection. The submitted site plan remains conceptual and is subject to modifications based on input from end-users and relevant stakeholders.
Key Developments in the Proposed Site Plan
The proposed site plan encompasses logistics and administration buildings, seven two-story data center structures, and an on-site electrical substation. Additional features include utilities for power generation and several water detention basins designed to manage rainwater and site drainage.
Additionally, the Resilient Technology Park is already home to a $100 million AEP transmission control center, which plays a crucial role in monitoring AEP’s national power grid. While the park has access to existing city water and sewer lines, enhancements such as on-site storage tanks and improvements to sewer piping may be necessary. A lift station managed by the City of Shreveport could also be essential to accommodate the expected high wastewater demand from the new facility.
Anticipated Regional Impacts
Justyn Dixon, the CEO of North Louisiana Economic Partnership, has emphasized confidence in the area’s capacity to fulfill the water and electricity requirements of future data centers. Local companies are seen as well-equipped to support the infrastructure necessary for such facilities, which could yield significant economic benefits, including job creation and increased tax revenue.
For context, the proposed Shreveport data center is smaller compared to the Meta AI Data Center in Richland Parish, which is a much larger project, covering 4 million square feet and featuring a budget of $10 billion. This comparison highlights the growing trend of large-scale data center developments in Louisiana.
This proposed project in West Shreveport is expected to be a catalyst for economic growth in the region, potentially bringing significant new job opportunities and boosting local businesses.
Key Features of the Proposed Data Center
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Size | Over 1 million square feet |
| Office Building Size | 104,000 square feet |
| Location | 7340 Greenwood Road, Resilient Technology Park, West Shreveport |
| Structures | Seven two-story data center structures |
| Existing Infrastructure | AEP transmission control center |
| Utilities | On-site electrical substation, utilities for generation |
| Water Management | Multiple water detention basins |
FAQ
What is the proposed structure for the new data center?
The proposed data center will cover over 1 million square feet and include a 104,000 square foot office building, logistics and administration buildings, and seven two-story data center structures.
Where will the data center be located?
The data center is set to be built at 7340 Greenwood Road in the Resilient Technology Park in West Shreveport, Louisiana.
Who is managing the Resilient Technology Park?
The park is owned by Franks Investment Co. LLC and managed by Bobby Jelks.
How will this project impact the local economy?
The proposed project is expected to create job opportunities and increase tax revenue through the establishment of new infrastructure associated with data centers.
What is Bohler Engineering’s role in this project?
Bohler Engineering, represented by engineer Mathias Haubert, submitted the application documents for the data center and has expertise in data center development and site selection.
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- Data Center Dynamics: Office and Data Center Up for Auction in Shreveport, Louisiana
- NOLA: Meta Facebook Data Center in Louisiana AI Economic Development
- Shreveport Times: Meta Data Center in Louisiana: Here’s What Residents Should Know
- Shreveport Times: President Trump Points to Louisiana as Global Artificial Intelligence Hub with Meta Data Center
- Wikipedia: Data Center
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Data Centers
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