Data Center Signal is tracking 16 clips about Globalinx data center developments across 2 states, including MD, VA.
More than 30 residents rallied in Virginia Beach to demand that Virginia impose a statewide moratorium on new data center construction. Activists cited concerns about electricity demand, water scarcity, farmland and ecological impacts, while Virginia Beach and Chesapeake have adopted temporary local moratoriums and other restrictions.
The Virginia Beach Development Authority approved the expansion design review for Globalinx's planned data center in Corporate Landing Business Park. Construction is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027, with the facility planned to be just under 74,000 square feet.
Virginia Beach approved the design for an expansion of the Globalinx data center. The approval allows the project to move forward in the city.
One day before Worcester County, Maryland, imposed a moratorium on data centers and cable landing stations, an Amazon lobbyist attempted to exclude cable landing stations from the ban for the company's Fastnet project. Despite Amazon's efforts, the moratorium was enacted. Amazon subsequently scaled back its plans for a cable landing station and is now seeking a zoning amendment for a smaller power-feed building at the Ocean City Municipal Airport.
Worcester County, Maryland, has enacted a 12-month moratorium on data centers and cable landing stations to develop new regulations. This pause has halted a proposed cable landing station project by Globalinx for Amazon Web Services, which was in a pending zoning appeal. County officials are now reviewing public input to integrate stronger language regarding digital infrastructure into their comprehensive plan.
Worcester County Commissioners approved a 12-month moratorium on data center and cable landing station projects, directly affecting Globalinx's proposed facility in Ocean City. Despite this, Ocean City's lease agreement with Globalinx remains in effect, as Globalinx is responsible for securing necessary permits.
Worcester County, MD, Commissioners have enacted a 12-month moratorium on permits for data centers and cable landing stations. This pause allows county staff to develop comprehensive zoning regulations for these emerging land uses. The resolution also temporarily halts Board of Zoning Appeals proceedings related to such facilities.
Worcester County officials have enacted a 12-month moratorium on all new data center and cable landing station projects, immediately halting a Globalinx project in West Ocean City. This pause allows the county to study potential impacts, including energy and water demands, and develop specific regulations. Globalinx, whose project involves Amazon Web Services, expressed disappointment but will evaluate its options.
Worcester County Commissioners in Maryland unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on data centers and cable landing facilities. This pause allows county staff to develop new zoning regulations for these projects, temporarily halting all current and future proposals. The decision follows concerns about resource strain and an ongoing appeal by Globalinx regarding their proposed cable landing station.
Worcester County, Maryland, is pursuing a one-year moratorium on data centers and cable landing stations, with commissioners approving a motion for the pause that awaits final resolution. This comes as a Globalinx cable landing station project in West Ocean City faces ongoing review and significant local opposition due to environmental, utility, and noise concerns. The county's planning officials previously rejected a key argument from Globalinx, signaling potential challenges for the project.
Worcester County has blocked Globalinx's proposed cable landing station from advancing under its current C-2 zoning, ruling it is not a public utility. This decision, influenced by community opposition and resource concerns, requires Globalinx to appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals or await new county legislation defining such facilities.
Worcester County, Maryland is moving to regulate cable landing sites and data centers. This action follows the county's zoning administrator denying Globalinx's request to classify its proposed cable landing station as a public utility, citing that the project does not directly serve the general public under county code.
Virginia Beach officials, led by Mayor Bobby Dyer, have unanimously signaled their intent to ban larger data centers, including hyperscalers, from the city. They plan to amend zoning rules, requiring conditional use permits for smaller data center businesses while protecting the city's subsea cable landing hub status. The City Council has asked the Planning Commission to recommend specific zoning changes.
Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer and the City Council are advocating for a ban on large-scale data centers and hyperscalers due to concerns over land, power, and water demands. The city plans to propose zoning amendments to the Planning Commission to implement this ban, while potentially allowing smaller facilities like subsea cable landing sites with conditional use permits. This decision reflects a broader governmental move against recruiting large data center projects.
Worcester County residents expressed strong opposition to a proposed cable landing station by Globalinx during a recent town hall meeting in Berlin, Maryland. Concerns included potential environmental impacts, noise, utility costs, and the proximity to a historic African American cemetery. County officials stated that no plans have been approved yet, with further information and testing required.
Globalinx has proposed a 24,000-square-foot cable landing station in West Ocean City, Maryland, which is facing significant opposition from local residents and officials. Opponents argue the facility is a data center in disguise, raising concerns about its impact on energy use, the environment, noise, water consumption, and a lack of transparency. Globalinx maintains the facility is a connection point for subsea cables and not a data center.