Data center project in Columbiana among new $1M+ building permits
A major AI data center project by US Data Centers, a subsidiary of Digihost Technology Inc., is underway in Columbiana, Shelby County, Alabama. The project involves converting an existing bitcoin mining facility into a 55MW Tier 3 data center for AI workloads. A $7 million building permit was recently issued for the initial phase of the $440 million development.
A new AI data center project by US Data Centers, a subsidiary of Digihost Technology Inc., is underway in Columbiana, Shelby County, Alabama. This initiative involves transforming an existing bitcoin mining facility into a Tier 3 data center designed for high-performance computing and artificial intelligence workloads.
The project is planned in two phases, with a total capacity of 55MW and an investment of $440 million. The first phase, costing $176 million for 22MW, is expected by Q2 2026. The second phase, adding 33MW, is slated for Q1 2027 and will bring the total investment to $440 million, financed primarily through debt.
Recently, Dunn Building Co. received a $7 million building permit for a portion of this project, making it the most expensive among seven new permits exceeding $1 million issued across Alabama.