$14B Hyperscale Data Center Project Moves Forward

An Alabama City Council Approves Rezoning for a Massive Data Center, Dividing a Community

After the Bessemer City Council voted 5-2 to rezone nearly 700 acres of agricultural land for the “hyperscale” server farm, a dissenting council member said city officials who signed non-disclosure agreements weren’t being transparent with citizens.By Lee HedgepethBESSEMER, Ala.—Cleo King prays about every vote he casts on behalf of the people he represents in this city of 25,000 just southwest of Birmingham.

Bessemer City Council approves $14 billion data center project in 5-2 vote

Despite pushback from residents, the Bessemer City Council has approved "Project Marvel," a massive $14 billion data center project with a vote of five to two in favor of the proposal.

Bessemer greenlights $14 billion data center with rezoning vote

Just two city councilmembers voted against the rezoning.

Bessemer City Council approves zoning change for $14.5 billion data center project

The Bessemer City Council has approved a zoning change that paves the way for a massive $14.5 billion hyperscale data center project. The council voted 5-2 to r

$14B hyperscale data center project moves forward