Jefferson Lab has broken ground on the new Jefferson Lab Data Center (JLDC), which will serve as the future Hub site for the Department of Energy's High Performance Data Facility (HPDF). The news release highlights participation by Under Secretary for Science Dario Gil, federal and state leaders, and details how the JLDC will support DOE's advanced computing, AI and data‑intensive science priorities. The ceremony underscores strong federal-state-local partnerships and the facility's role within