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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Google Begins Construction On $600 Million Bridgeport, Alabama, Data Center

04/12/2018
Google has begun construction on its $600 million data center in Bridgeport, Alabama. The project is expected to create as many as 100 full-time jobs in Jackson County.

“Google is committed to investing in Jackson County to create new economic and educational opportunities for the people of Alabama and the surrounding region.” said Dr. Nan Boden, Senior Director and Head of Global Technology Partners for Google Cloud.

As one of the world’s most dynamic and innovative technology companies, Google’s products touch billions of people across the globe every single day,” Governor Kay Ivey said. “We’re proud that Alabama is playing an important role in Google’s future growth, and we look forward to seeing this data center operation help power that growth.”

Google is constructing the data center on 360 acres adjacent to the old Widows Creek coal-fired power plant. The Alabama facility will become its 14th data center globally and the eighth in the U.S.

“This is a big day for Bridgeport because it helps our city in many different ways,” Mayor David “Bubba” Hughes said. “Having Google in our community will bring us great jobs and offer real opportunities for our young people. Google is a generous supporter of schools, and the company’s presence will help us recruit other high-tech companies. No doubt about it, this a game-changer for us.”

“Google is a company that has an international reputation for excellence. This particular project has so much meaning not only for Jackson County but also for the state of Alabama,” said Greg Canfield, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce. “The Google footprint, initially at $600 million, is an incredible commitment to establishing and expanding the company’s internet capabilities.”

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