DC BLOX Announces Development Of Data Center Campus In Birmingham
Land acquisition in Birmingham, AL positions DC BLOX to expand its presence in key edge growth market.
DC BLOX has announced the development of a new data center facility in Birmingham, Alabama. DC BLOX plans to use the 27-acre, former Trinity Steel site in downtown Birmingham to develop a technology and innovation campus that will drive the connected digital economy in Birmingham and all of Alabama. This project has the potential to be a $785 million investment over the next 10 years, depending on the success of DC BLOX and Birmingham to attract marquee clients and their employees.
“The significant investment being made by DC BLOX to open this data center in Birmingham will not only create high-paying jobs, but also bring an exciting new chapter to a neighborhood in the city with a long industrial history,” Alabama Governor Kay Ivey said. “We’re committed to positioning Alabama for a technology-focused future and look forward to working with the company to accelerate that process.”