Lowndes County approves new data center
The Lowndes County Commission approved a development agreement with Cloverdale Infrastructure, allowing a proposed data center known as Project Red Clay to move forward. The agreement includes limits on noise and water use, while the company says the project could create about 225 jobs and generate roughly $124 million annually in local tax revenue.
The Lowndes County Commission approved a development agreement with Cloverdale Infrastructure for Project Red Clay, a proposed data center in Lowndes County, Alabama. Construction could begin as early as the first quarter of 2027, and the developer says the facility would create approximately 225 jobs and produce about $124 million per year in local tax revenue, including an estimated $70 million annually for the county.
The project has faced serious objections from residents for roughly 18 months, including concerns about the lack of public disclosure and the county granting a tax abatement. The agreement sets limits on acceptable noise levels and the amount of water the facility may use, addressing some of the community's concerns while allowing the development to proceed.