Fairfield colocation data center proposal
Fairfield, Jefferson County, AL
A new data center, Fairfield colocation data center proposal, has been announced in Fairfield, AL. Rumored (other). Fairfield's mayor said in July 2026 that the city is considering a colocation data center (not a hyperscale campus) west of Birmingham and scheduled a town hall; the developer, site and size have not been disclosed. Not confirmed by the developer or local officials; location approximate. Sources: https://baxtel.com/news/colocation-data-center-proposed-in-birmingham-alabama.
Project status
- Announced
- Permitting
- Under constructionNot yet
- OperationalNot yet
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Records and documentation
Alabama state legislation
- HB1534 - Data Centers Standards for Operation and SitingSets siting standards for sound, vibration, backup power, and agricultural-land restrictions on data centers.Download
- Zoning Ordinance ZAC2026-00001Data center zoning ordinance adopted by Birmingham, Alabama on June 9, 2026.Download
Site details
- Operator
- Not announced
- County
- Jefferson County, AL
- Address
- Fairfield, AL
- Stage
- Announced
Capacity and size: not on file
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Photos
Aerial imageryUSGS The National Map · public domain
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