# Anne Arundel data center expansion planned

> Anne Arundel County data center to nearly double in size with 88,000 sq ft addition.
- Title: Anne Arundel data center expansion planned · The Banner
- Summary: Anne Arundel County data center to nearly double in size with 88,000 sq ft addition.
- Keywords: anne arundel county, sandy farms data center, oppidan, data center expansion, 88,000 square feet, severn, fort george g. meade, national security agency, u.s. cyber command, The Banner
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/economy/growth-development/severn-data-center-G6WHZFJZE5HJVNSGYGEEQZSJJI
- Author: Matti Gellman
- Published: 2026-11-10T20:35:30.377+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: anne arundel county, sandy farms data center, oppidan, data center expansion, 88,000 square feet, severn, fort george g. meade, national security agency, u.s. cyber command, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.