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Central Ohio is Amazon’s third-largest data center hub in the nation (after Virginia and Oregon). Sunbury campus expected to generate 50 new jobs with $4.5M annual payroll.
| Investment | $10.3B |
| Power Capacity | 1.2 GW |
| Location | New Albany, Dublin, Hilliard, Sunbury, Franklin County, Delaware County, Ohio |
| Status | Expansion |
project overview
Central Ohio is Amazon’s third-largest data center hub in the nation (after Virginia and Oregon). Sunbury campus expected to generate 50 new jobs with $4.5M annual payroll.
location and scale
| Location | New Albany, Dublin, Hilliard, Sunbury, Franklin County, Delaware County, Ohio |
| Region | Central Ohio |
| Status | Expansion |
| Total Investment | $10.3B |
| Power Capacity | 1.2 GW |
| Total Area | 6.3M sq ft |
key stakeholders
| Sponsors | Amazon Web Services |
| Operators | Amazon Web Services |
investment breakdown
The $10.3 billion investment is distributed across multiple components:
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
| IT Equipment (GPUs, servers, networking) | $6.7B | 65% |
| Building and Construction | $2.1B | 20% |
| Power Infrastructure | $1.0B | 10% |
| Other (cooling, security, land) | $515M | 5% |
equipment refresh cycles
IT equipment typically requires replacement every 3-5 years, meaning:
- Initial deployment: $6.7B
- 3-year refresh: Additional $5.4B estimated
- Total over 10 years: $16.7B in equipment
infrastructure requirements
power capacity
The facility requires 1.2 GW of power capacity:
| Total Power Capacity | 1.2 GW |
| Equivalent Homes Powered | 1,003,333 |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 10,547 GWh/year |
facility specifications
| Total Area | 6.3M sq ft |
| Raised Floor Space | 4.4M sq ft (estimated) |
| Power Density | 271 W/sq ft |
sustainability and cooling
Part of AWS’s broader renewable energy commitments
construction timeline
| Announced | 2016 |
| Construction Start | 2016 |
| Expected Completion | 2016 |
| Status | Completed - Operational |
development phases
| Phase | Description | Completion |
| Phase 1 | Initial US East (Ohio) region launch | 2016 |
| Phase 2 | New Albany expansion - 5 buildings | 2030 |
| Phase 3 | Sunbury campus - 450,000 sq ft | 2034 |
economic impact analysis
job creation
| Peak Construction Jobs | 20,600 |
| Permanent Operations Jobs | 240 |
| Average Salary (estimated) | 120,000 |
economic multiplier effects
The project’s total economic impact extends beyond direct investment:
| Direct Investment | $10.3B |
| Total Economic Impact (2.5x multiplier) | $25.8B |
| Estimated Annual Tax Revenue | $52M |
| 30-Year Tax Revenue | $1.5B |
regional benefits
The project brings significant benefits to Ohio:
- Supply chain development: Local suppliers for construction materials, equipment, and services
- Infrastructure investment: Improved power grid, roads, and telecommunications
- Technology ecosystem: Attracts related tech companies and talent
- Educational partnerships: Training programs and university collaborations
- Real estate development: Increased commercial and residential development
technical specifications
workload types
| Workload Type | Description |
| CLOUD | Public cloud services and platforms |
| HYPERSCALE | Large-scale cloud computing and storage |
strategic importance
competitive positioning
This mega-project represents a strategic investment by Amazon Web Services to:
- Cloud Expansion: Grow public cloud market share and regional presence
- Customer Proximity: Reduce latency for regional enterprise customers
- Service Diversity: Enable new services requiring massive compute resources
national infrastructure significance
As a mega-project (>$10B investment), this facility:
- Represents a major commitment to US technology infrastructure
- Contributes to national AI competitiveness and security
- Demonstrates Ohio’s emergence as a datacenter hub
- Sets new standards for scale and efficiency in datacenter design
regional integration
Ohio datacenter ecosystem
This project integrates into Ohio’s growing datacenter infrastructure:
- Power grid integration: Connection to regional transmission infrastructure
- Fiber connectivity: Access to major internet backbone routes
- Skilled workforce: Leverage regional technical talent and training programs
- Supply chain: Integration with local construction and equipment suppliers
community relations
Large-scale datacenter projects require strong community partnerships:
- Local hiring commitments: Priority hiring for construction and operations roles
- Educational partnerships: STEM programs and technical training initiatives
- Infrastructure improvements: Road, water, and utility infrastructure upgrades
- Tax revenue sharing: Property tax and incentive agreements with local governments
Franklin County, Delaware County impact
The project specifically impacts Franklin County, Delaware County through:
- Direct property tax revenue and economic development incentives
- Increased demand for housing, retail, and professional services
- Enhanced infrastructure that benefits broader community
- Recognition as a technology and innovation center
stakeholder analysis
project sponsors
Amazon Web Services
The sponsoring organizations bring complementary capabilities:
- Amazon Web Services: Cloud infrastructure and e-commerce
operators and tenants
Primary Operators: Amazon Web Services
The operators manage day-to-day facility operations including power, cooling, security, and network management.
sources and references
- AWS plans $10 billion infrastructure investment in Ohio, advancing the future of AI - Amazon - https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/aws/aws-continues-to-invest-in-ohio
- AWS Readies $3.5B for 5 More Ohio Data Centers in Booming Columbus Suburb New Albany - Data Center Frontier - https://www.datacenterfrontier.com/site-selection/article/33011941/aws-readies-35b-for-5-more-ohio-data-centers-in-booming-columbus-suburb-new-albany
- AWS plans $2bn data center campus in Sunbury, Ohio - DCD - https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/aws-plans-2bn-data-center-campus-in-sunbury-ohio/
related pages
analysis current as of October 2025