Proposed
Sentinel data center campus near West Jefferson
Sentinel Data Centers plans three two-story data center buildings on about 79 acres next to West Jefferson. It says it will cost $1.5 billion, use air cooling, and take up to 15 years to finish.
Where things stand: West Jefferson approved a pre-annexation agreement for 78.83 acres in Deer Creek Township. Traffic and power studies are underway.
🕒 Latest update (2026): West Jefferson Village Council approved a pre-annexation agreement with Sentinel Data Centers for 78.83 acres.
What we know
- 📍 Where78.83 acres just outside the Village of West Jefferson, to be annexed into the village, Deer Creek, Madison County
- 🏢 CompanySentinel Data Centers
- 🌳 Size79 acres
- 🔌 Where the power comes fromOhio Edison is studying the power load.
- ❄️ CoolingAir cooling (developer says no large water demand)
- 💵 Cost$1.5 billion
- 💸 Tax breaksDeveloper plans to ask for a 15-year property tax break and sales tax exemptions on equipment.
- 👷 Jobs promised250
❓ Still unanswered
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- Has the land been annexed into West Jefferson yet? 🙋 I'll find out
- How many megawatts will the campus need? 🙋 I'll find out
- Will the village approve the tax breaks? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- 2026West Jefferson Village Council approved a pre-annexation agreement with Sentinel Data Centers for 78.83 acres.
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We only know the town, so this shows the town center, not the exact site. Photos: USGS The National Map.
Where this comes from
- New York developer advances USD 1.5bn hyperscale campus in Central Ohio · New Project Media · 2026
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