QTS Bessemer DC5

The QTS Bessemer data center campus, located near Rock Mountain Lake Road in Bessemer, Alabama, is a significant development spanning 700 acres. Planned by Logistic Land Investments LLC, the campus is designed to accommodate 18 buildings, each 250,000 square feet, resulting in a total of 4.5 million square feet of data center space. A key feature of the site is its proximity to power lines, which is intended to eliminate the need for external transmission lines. The project has undergone a zoning change from agricultural to industrial, approved by the planning and zoning commission. QTS emphasizes a community-first approach, committing to 100% energy cost coverage, water preservation through closed-loop cooling systems, creation of local jobs, and community investment through tax revenue. Despite some local opposition concerning environmental impact and quality of life, Logistic Land Investments LLC has stated compliance with noise ordinances and conducted environmental studies. The final approval for the zoning change rests with the Bessemer City Council.