Caddo data center
Residents in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, are frustrated with ongoing data center construction, citing noise, blocked driveways, and road damage. Commissioner Greg Young states that local governments have limited power to stop these projects, which are supported by federal and state officials. Residents are now engaging law enforcement over the construction activities.
Residents in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, are voicing significant frustration regarding the ongoing construction of a data center project. Key complaints include heavy machinery operating as early as 4 AM, blocked driveways, damage to local roads, and increased commute times. Commissioner Chris Crackman highlighted the specific concerns of residents living near the State Line Road data center.
The situation has intensified to the point where residents are actively recording the construction activities, leading to both the residents and the construction crews calling law enforcement.
Commissioner Greg Young addressed the community, stating that local governments are not driving the push for data centers and possess limited authority to halt such projects. He countered what he called "misinformation" suggesting local intervention is possible, explaining that the President of the United States, local congressmen, the Speaker of the House, and the Governor, along with the state legislature, are all advocates for data center development.
Community members are requesting that construction crews begin their work no earlier than 7 AM. The data center project is expected to continue for more than five additional years.