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Childersburg City Council approved a zoning change for a proposed hyperscale data center, acknowledging its role as critical infrastructure. The site, previously part of the Manhattan Project and contaminated by past munitions production, has faced environmental concerns since being listed for EPA remediation in 1987.

Despite opposition from residents wary of data centers due to pollution and resource consumption, Mayor Ken Wesson is optimistic about the project. The developer, WHP Development, plans a $6 billion investment for a 500-megawatt facility on 486 acres, potentially creating 220 permanent jobs.

A confidentiality agreement allows Wesson to share more details than typical non-disclosure agreements. The project is still in early stages, pending site assessments and further negotiations.