Vantage Data Centers has broken ground on a new data center campus outside Columbus, Ohio.
Situated on 70 acres outside Columbus in New Albany, OH1 will provide a total of 192MW of IT capacity across more than 1.5 million square feet (139,355 sqm).
The company said more than $2 billion will be invested in the project, with the first of three buildings slated to open in late 2025.
“We’re excited to add the Buckeye state to our growing North America platform. Ohio is a strategic market for us and our hyperscale customers, and we appreciate the warm welcome we’ve received from business, government, and community leaders,” said Dana Adams, president of North America at Vantage Data Centers. “Our investment in New Albany will further strengthen the state’s economy and its reputation as a hub for technology and innovation, and we look forward to being a collaborative partner here in central Ohio.”
Power to the site will provided by American Electric Power Ohio.
News that Vantage was expanding into New Albany surfaced in June. The facility is located at 3475 Horizon Ct. inside Lincoln Property Co.’s Silicon Heartland Innovation Park.
Representatives from Vantage, the campus’ general contractor, Turner Construction, and leaders from local organizations were present for the groundbreaking event.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Vantage Data Centers to the New Albany community,” said New Albany Mayor, Sloan Spalding. “Vantage has built a reputation for operational excellence in data centers across the globe, and what’s equally impressive is their commitment to minimizing environmental impact. Their values align closely with ours, and we look forward to a mutually beneficial partnership for decades to come.”
The company also announced local partnerships with New Albany Community Foundation and the Columbus State Community College Foundation to drive workforce development.
“We are delighted to welcome one of the largest international data center providers to our state. Vantage’s entrance into New Albany demonstrates the significance of the rapidly evolving technological landscape of the region and underscores the need for strong digital infrastructure,” said Dave Brewster, managing director at JobsOhio. “Vantage’s investment will positively impact tech, innovation, and the local economy through job creation and community engagement, and we’re looking forward to working closely with the Vantage team to maximize their contributions to the state.”
