Quantum node facility coming to Rossville amid concerns about data centers
A quantum node facility by Bridge TRK is planned for Rossville, Walker County, Georgia, amidst resident concerns about resource impact. This project proceeds despite a recently approved 30-day moratorium on data centers in unincorporated areas of the county, which does not apply to this specific site. Officials deny the facility will strain local water or power resources.
The Walker County Commission recently approved a 30-day moratorium on data centers in unincorporated areas of the county. This decision coincides with an announcement by Chairwoman Andrea Teams that a property on Bulldog Drive near Peerless Mill has been sold to Bridge TRK, a Chattanooga-based technology and logistics company.
Bridge TRK plans to construct a quantum node facility on the 4-acre site. The company states this facility will allow customers to connect to EPB's quantum network and emphasizes it is not a large-scale "server farm" typically associated with data centers. However, the announcement has caused concern among residents regarding its potential impact on local resources.
Chairwoman Teams addressed these concerns, clarifying that the facility's operations do not require water and will not affect EPB as a power provider. The property sale, formerly owned by Walker County, was approved in May after discussions began in February, with Teams noting her goal to sell unused county property.
News 12's Nick Hill reported that the recently enacted county-wide moratorium does not apply to this specific project, as it is considered a planning tool rather than an approval or rejection of individual projects. EPB confirmed preliminary discussions with Bridge TRK but noted they have not yet received project specifications to evaluate or finalize any agreement.