Meta plans to build $800M next generation data center in Montgomery
'Groundbreaking economic development' to be announced in Montgomery Thursday WSFA
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Meta Plans to Build $800 Million Data Center in Montgomery, Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Today, during a news conference at Montgomery Whitewater Park, Governor Ivey announced that Meta Platforms, a technology company, plans to open an $800 million data center in Montgomery. The center will support 100 operational jobs and build on the company’s previous investment in the state.
Investment in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 13: Climate Action
Meta’s new 715,000-square-foot, AI-optimized data center will be built off Interstate 65 in Montgomery, across from the Hyundai automotive assembly plant. It will join the company’s other Alabama data center campus in Huntsville and represent an investment of $1.5 billion.
LEED Gold Certification and Sustainable Practices
- The data center will be LEED Gold certified by the U.S. Green Building Council.
- It will be supported by 100% renewable energy and reach net zero emissions.
“Each day, millions of people around the world use Meta’s products, and the next-generation Alabama data center in Montgomery will soon help keep the company’s popular platforms running smoothly,” Governor Ivey said. “Meta is putting down roots in another great location in Sweet Home Alabama, and we’re committed to helping the company grow and prosper here.”
(Alabama Governors Office)
Meta, based in Menlo Park, California, operates Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp, among other products and services. Meta data centers are a key part of the global infrastructure that brings these technologies and services to life.
“We are thrilled to announce our newest data center will be located in Montgomery. The city and our specific location offer great access to infrastructure and renewable energy, a strong pull of talent, and most importantly, an amazing set of community partners,” said Brad Davis, director of community and economic development at Meta. “We look forward to having a strong partnership for years to come.”
The Montgomery site that will house the Meta data center is already being cleared for construction. At the peak of construction, more than 1,000 construction workers are expected to be on-site.
The facility is expected to go online at the end of 2026.
“Meta is a globally recognized brand, and having this world-class technology company launch another investment project in Alabama clearly demonstrates the state’s attractiveness to the high-tech sector around the world,” said Ellen McNair, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce. “We look forward to building on the close relationship we’ve developed with Meta to set the stage for even more growth in our state.”
Montgomery area officials applauded Meta’s investment project and predicted it will have a massive long-term economic impact on the region.
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