Patmos, an independent provider of data center and technology infrastructure, has announced the acquisition of the former Walmart property, a 205,000-square-foot building on Aaron Aronov Drive in Fairfield, Alabama. The company has set plans to redevelop the property into a Technology Campus. Furthermore, the campus will be designed to support growing infrastructure demands for artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, colocation, and other web services. This data center projects highlights Alabama as an emerging data center investment hub in the US.
The data center will be located at the heart of the Technology Campus. It is projected to have an initial capacity of 20 MW while. Additionally, it will provide flexibility for future expansion, with up to 50 MW of utility capacity.
Employment Opportunities
The project will create about 50 new jobs and bring significant technology infrastructure investment to Fairfield. Additionally, the development will give new purpose to a property that has been vacant since Walmart closed in 2016, with initial operations expected to begin in May 2027.
“We don’t build data centers in the traditional sense. Our data centers power mixed-use Technology Campuses that create job-dense tech ecosystems and new opportunities for communities. We also retrofit existing buildings, so we’re not destroying local farmland,” said John Johnson, CEO of Patmos.
“We’re excited about the opportunity to bring new infrastructure and investment to Fairfield, and we look forward to building relationships with the people and businesses who call it home.”
How the Project is Important to Patmos
The Fairfield project builds on Patmos’s approach to developing Technology Campuses that combine modern infrastructure with the reuse of existing commercial and industrial properties.
Moreover, at its Kansas City Technology Campus, Patmos transformed a former newspaper printing facility into a high-density data center. Patmos incorporated space for business tenants and community activities. The company sees similar potential in Fairfield, with opportunities for local employment, businesses, community engagement, and future investment.
Lastly, as planning continues, Patmos will continue working with local leaders and community stakeholders to share information about the project, address questions, and identify opportunities for local participation.
“I’m excited about this investment and the opportunities it represents for the future of Fairfield,” said Mayor Herman Carnes Jr. “For years, we have wanted to see new life brought to the former Walmart property, and I am pleased to see an important step toward realizing that vision. Also, we welcome Patmos to Fairfield and look forward to seeing this project take shape.
“I believe in Fairfield, its people, and the tremendous potential of our city. As Mayor, I remain committed to attracting new investment, encouraging economic growth, and pursuing opportunities that strengthen our community and create a brighter future for our residents.
“I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Fairfield is open for business! We welcome investment, we welcome opportunity, and we are committed to moving our city!”
Patmos Fairfield Technology Campus: Project Fact Sheet
Developer: Patmos (an independent data center and technology infrastructure provider)
Location: Former Walmart property on Aaron Aronov Drive, Fairfield, Alabama
Facility Size: 205,000 square feet (redeveloping a building vacant since 2016)
Power Capacity: 20 MW initial capacity, scalable up to 50 MW
Core Services: Artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), colocation, web services, and mixed-use space for tech tenants and community activities
Economic Impact: Expected to create roughly 50 permanent jobs alongside significant local infrastructure investment
Target Launch: Initial operations slated for May 2027
Development Approach: Adaptive reuse, retrofitting existing commercial properties rather than building on undeveloped farmland (modeled after Patmos’s Kansas City Technology Campus)
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