Lowndes County Data Center Construction Announced as Lambda Named Project End User
Developers announced that the 800-acre Project Red Clay data center will be built in Lowndes County, with Lambda identified as the facility’s end user and Cloverleaf Infrastructure as the developer. The project has faced organized resident opposition, but Lambda says it will create jobs, generate billions in investment and tax revenue, and continue engaging with local officials and residents.
Cloverleaf Infrastructure and Lambda announced construction of the 800-acre Project Red Clay data center in Lowndes County following Alabama’s general election. Lambda, a San Jose-based AI infrastructure company, will use the facility and said the project is expected to generate 225 full-time jobs, more than 1,000 construction jobs and an estimated $33.1 billion in investment statewide.
Lambda projects $2.8 billion in local tax revenue through 2049, including more than $1.6 billion for Lowndes County Public Schools. Lambda co-founder and CTO Stephen Balaban said the company intends to work with residents and local leaders, while Commissioner Charlie King Jr. and Superintendent Samita Jeter highlighted the potential benefits for county businesses, schools and community services.
The project has drawn opposition from Lowndes County residents and the 45 Strong coalition, which collected signatures and pressed the County Commission for information and safeguards concerning its impacts. Lambda said it will provide additional details on the project’s timing, design and expected effects as planning continues.