Google Jackson County campus expansion (Widows Creek)
Bridgeport, Jackson County, AL
A new data center, Google Jackson County campus expansion (Widows Creek), has been announced in Bridgeport, AL. The record lists an estimated investment of $1.5 billion. $1.5bn expansion (2026-27) of the operational Widows Creek campus; Google says it covers its energy costs.
Project status
- Announced Jun 15, 2026
- Permitting
- Under construction
- Operational 2019
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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
- County
- Jackson County, AL
- Address
- Bridgeport, AL
- Stage
- Announced
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