GI Partners Proposes Sandy Farms Data Center Expansion

GI Partners proposed an expansion of the Sandy Farms Data Center in Severn, Maryland, that would add nearly 88,000 square feet to the existing 109,455-square-foot facility. The project includes the installation of 13 new generators and requires clearing a portion of a wooded area, including one specimen tree.

During a community meeting on Monday, Jeff Smith of the engineering firm Kimley-Horn addressed local concerns regarding environmental impact. Smith stated that the company would replace cleared woods by planting trees elsewhere and noted that modern air-cooling technology minimizes water usage, comparing it to running a home air conditioning unit.

Local residents expressed opposition to the project, describing the facility as an eyesore. The expansion plan is currently awaiting approval from Anne Arundel County.