Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, recently celebrated the groundbreaking on it first of three data centers in New Albany International Business Park’s growing tech hub, its seventh market in North America. The company is investing more than $2 billion in its 70-acre OH1 campus which will provide a total of 192MW of IT capacity across more than 1.5 million square feet. More than 1,500 individuals will be employed across the construction and long-term operations of the campus. The first building is slated to open in late 2025. OH1 will feature Vantage’s “sustainable by design” blueprint and will achieve LEED Silver accreditation. The company is committed to reaching net zero operational carbon emissions by 2030 across its global portfolio.
“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, 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.”
As part of its expansion into Ohio, Vantage is also launching two new partnerships with the New Albany Community Foundation and the Columbus State Community College Foundation, starting with CSCS’s New Albany Accelerated Training Center. These partnerships are part of the company’s dedication to workforce development to strengthen not only its own talent pipeline, but also bolster local workforce development initiatives, serve critical needs in school, and yield a positive ripple effect by influencing key areas such as health, housing affordability, and overall well-being.
In recognition of Vantage’s entrance into New Albany, the company held a celebratory groundbreaking ceremony onsite to mark the start of construction. Representatives from Vantage, the campus’ general contractor, Turner Construction, and leaders from local organizations were present for the event. Attendees included: Chip Fellows and Andrea Wiltrout, council members, New Albany City Council; Matt McCollister, executive vice president, One Columbus; Katy Trombitas, vice president of advancement, Columbus State Community College and executive director, Columbus State Foundation; and Craig Mohre, president, New Albany Community.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Vantage Data Centers to the New Albany community,” said 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.”
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