Hut 8 Commits $16M for Water Upgrades to Support AI Campus Development
Hut 8 Corp. is investing $16 million in water infrastructure upgrades in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. These improvements are crucial for supporting the company's River Bend AI data center campus. The water system enhancements are expected to be completed and transferred to the parish in late 2026.
Hut 8 Corp. has announced a substantial $16 million investment in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, aimed at upgrading the water infrastructure for its River Bend AI data center campus. The commitment, confirmed on May 19, 2026, involves funding and constructing a new well, approximately eight miles of water main, and other system enhancements. These improvements are critical for the multi-billion dollar River Bend campus and are expected to be completed and transferred to the parish by late 2026.
Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot and West Feliciana Parish President Kenny Havard have underscored the project's regional importance, not only for data center development but also for broader construction activities and utility planning. This private-sector contribution is set to create immediate opportunities for local contractors and suppliers. The River Bend project, located outside the New Orleans metro area, represents one of Louisiana's largest private data center endeavors, highlighting its significance for regional commercial real estate and utility partnerships.