From The Banner · Matti Gellman · · 1m 10s
Anne Arundel data center expansion planned
Anne Arundel County data center to nearly double in size with 88,000 sq ft addition.
In brief
Anne Arundel County data center to nearly double in size with 88,000 sq ft addition. Oppidan plans to expand Sandy Farms Data Center to nearly double its size by adding 88,000 square feet, pending approval under a county moratorium on new data centers. Originally reported by The Banner.
Data center expansion planned
The developer behind Sandy Farms Data Center wants to double the facility’s size.
Current size and location
The 37-foot-tall data center spans 109,000 square feet on 50 acres near Baltimore-Washington International Airport.
Expansion details
The proposal adds 88,000 square feet to nearly double the facility’s size, requiring tree removal and new parking.
County moratorium
Anne Arundel County has a 15-month moratorium on new data centers starting Nov 26, 2026.
Land history
The land was used for sweet potatoes and tobacco by a farming family before being purchased by GI Partners for over $101 million.
Community meeting
Oppidan proposed the expansion 45 days ago, prompting a community meeting to discuss the changes.
Environmental impact
The expansion removes a small portion of trees marked for conservation but plants an equal number on the northeast side.
Here's the gist
Oppidan plans to expand Sandy Farms Data Center to nearly double its size by adding 88,000 square feet, pending approval under a county moratorium on new data centers.
