Lee County, N.C.
We’re delivering a 430-acre site in Lee County, NC. This site is thoughtfully planned and will be developed in a manner keeping with the County’s vision and high standards for responsible development.
Being a good neighbor is at the core of our company ethos, and we are committed to:
- Acting as responsible corporate citizens
- Addressing the local community directly and transparently.
- Preserving the character and quality of life of Lee County.
- Developing the project in accordance with Lee County’s ordinance and industry best practices.
The site will be developed in multiple phases. Phase One is a single data center building. Future phases are to be determined, with potential to develop the full site as a data center campus based on future power infrastructure upgrades.
Phase One
Phase One is one data center building totaling 90MW IT load. Phase One is being built for CyrusOne, a global leader in operating data centers with more than 25 years of experience and more than 60 data centers in operation.
Sustainability is embedded into how CyrusOne designs, builds, and operates facilities across its global portfolio, including commitments related to climate action, renewable energy, water stewardship, and operational efficiency. More information about CyrusOne can be found at www.cyrusone.com.
Future Phases
The remaining acreage will be developed in the future as a Light Industrial use. Future buildings could be data centers if significant infrastructure upgrades are paid for and built to support the site.
Power
All project-related transmission interconnection and power delivery costs are paid directly by CyrusOne, not local residents.
No. PointOne has worked closely with CEMC (Central Electric Membership Corporation), NCEMC (North Carolina Electric Cooperatives) and TriRiver Water to ensure infrastructure planning is coordinated responsibly and aligned with long-term system reliability.
No. This project will not utilize any fracking. Power will be sourced and supplied by the local utility.
Water
This facility is designed to use very little water.
The design uses a closed-loop cooling system, similar to the air conditioning unit in a home. The system is filled once with a water-based solution, which is then recirculated within a sealed system rather than continuously consumed.
Outside of this closed-loop system, water use is limited to everyday needs like restrooms and basic building operations and averages roughly 1,100 gallons per day. For comparison, a typical grocery store uses 2,000–3,000 gallons of water per day.
No. The campus uses a sealed, closed-loop cooling system designed with no ongoing discharge from the cooling process during normal operations.
The cooling system is self-contained and does not discharge to soil or groundwater. Any system maintenance involving fluids is handled by licensed contractors in accordance with applicable environmental regulations.
Non-cooling wastewater from restrooms and basic facility operations will be managed through code-compliant systems designed to protect soil and groundwater quality.
Sound
Sound levels will meet applicable state and local requirements.
The facility is designed with sound mitigation measures incorporated into the site and building design. The project team includes acoustic consultants who evaluate expected sound levels at property boundaries before construction begins.
Sound mitigation measures include:
- Sound-attenuated cooling equipment
- Sound-attenuated emergency backup generator enclosures
- Critical-grade exhaust silencers on emergency backup generators
- Strategic setbacks from property lines
- Acoustic barriers around chiller and generator equipment
Aesthetics
The data center is attractive and looks like a modern commercial building with native landscaping and open space
Light mitigation measures include:
- Exterior lighting directed downward
- No uplighting
- Shielded fixtures to prevent light spill
- Design intended to minimize light pollution and preserve dark skies
Community Benefits
Phase 1 represents a $900 million investment that will generate over $1.0 million in new annual tax revenue. This project will increase long-term annual tax revenue that can help ease the taxpayer’s burden without cutting services.
Tax revenue is only one component of the total economic impact. This 24/7 operation will increase demand for support services throughout the region, trigger local hiring, and provide hundreds of construction jobs throughout the development lifecycle.
Timing
Phase One will begin construction in fall 2026 and be operational in early 2028.
We understand that trust is earned over time. We are committed to transparency, ongoing engagement, and operating in a manner that reflects the standards and expectations established by the community.
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