Project Tamarack – Investing in Mason County’s Future

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Investing in Mason County’s Future

A multi-billion-dollar investment, bringing hundreds of jobs, substantial annual tax revenue, and funded infrastructure upgrades to Mason County, at no cost to local residents or taxpayers.

Project Tamarack is a planned data center in West Columbia, Mason County, being developed under West Virginia’s High-Impact Data Center certification program. The project will create hundreds of construction and permanent jobs, generate significant tax revenue for local schools and services, and fund all required infrastructure upgrades without seeking public subsidies or placing any financial burden on residents, businesses, or taxpayers. The project team is committed to partnering with the State of West Virginia and Mason County to deliver lasting economic benefits to the region while ensuring responsible, low-impact development.

About the Project

WEST COLUMBIA, MASON COUNTY

STATE CERTIFIED

high-impact data center

MULTI-BILLION-DOLLAR INVESTMENT

in state and county

1,000+ CONSTRUCTION JOBS AND 300+ PERMANENT OPERATION JOBS

Signed

THE WHITE HOUSE’S RATEPAYER PROTECTION PLEDGE

Grid powered utilizing

EXISTING APCo / AEP INFRASTRUCTURE

Advanced cooling systems designed to

LIMIT WATER CONSUMPTION

BEST IN CLASS DESIGN

for sound
attenuation

Landscaping,
setbacks, and exterior
treatments to

MATCH THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT

Capable of supporting millions of users simultaneously while meeting the highest standards for reliability and security

What is a data center?

Nearly every American is connected to a data center countless times each day, whether they realize it or not. They’re behind critical moments, like when you place a 911 call, access your medical records or check your bank balance. They keep your water running, flights on schedule and power the technology that brings you video calls with family and friends around the world.

Data centers are secure, modern warehouses like those that already exist in nearly every community. They are filled with servers and systems that keep information flowing smoothly and reliably. By storing data on American soil, data centers protect our national security and personal privacy. Their presence is vital, ensuring our digital lives operate seamlessly, supporting millions of users with the highest standards of safety and dependability.

Tax Revenue & Fiscal Impact

Data centers contribute to local communities by generating tax revenue that supports essential services such as education, emergency response and infrastructure.

Project Tamarack is projected to pay substantial annual state and local taxes while requiring minimal public services. Once operational, data centers produce low traffic volumes, maintain independent security measures and do not necessitate additional schools or roads, resulting in a highly favorable benefit-to-cost ratio for counties and boards of education.

No Cost to Residents, Taxpayers or Government

The project is committed to funding costs associated with upgrading electric, water and other essential infrastructure to support its implementation. This approach eliminates financial impact on local businesses or residents. The enhancements are anticipated to improve the reliability, quality and availability of utility services throughout the area, offering advantages to both business owners and homeowners. Additionally, the multi-billion-dollar investment in Mason County is not seeking any public subsidies, ensuring that no taxpayer funds are utilized.

Job Creation & Local Employment Opportunities

Construction worker

Project Tamarack will provide job opportunities for people of various skills and backgrounds in Mason County as the local data center industry grows.

Construction will support roughly 1,000 jobs, and the completed facility will offer over 300 permanent positions with above-average wages.

Roles include Data Center Technicians, Network Engineers, Facility Managers, Security Specialists and jobs in administration, maintenance and support. Each direct data center job can generate roughly 4 more jobs in the local economy, supporting restaurants, suppliers, contractors and service providers.

Project Tamarack aims to hire locally and will partner with area schools and educational institutions to help adults, recent graduates, and veterans earn certifications and degrees leading to well-paid data center careers near home, along with a first-look hiring policy for local residents and veterans during construction and operations.

An experienced developer committed to limiting impact to the surrounding environment and community

Responsible Development Practices

SDV is a global vertically integrated digital infrastructure investment firm, specializing in the development and management of data centers and digital assets. SDV’s team brings decades of proven development experience and the latest technology to ensure facilities are built and operate to the highest standards.

The company is accomplished at developing projects that align with regional priorities, ensuring each investment brings substantial local benefits. SDV’s approach emphasizes creating enduring developments that provide civic involvement, long-lasting employment opportunities and substantial tax revenue for communities and states.

Project Tamarack will be developed in close coordination with the State of West Virginia and Mason County to satisfy all permitting requirements. SDV has also signed The White House’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge, reaffirming its commitment to ensure that project-related costs are not passed to residents or businesses.

Location

The West Columbia site is well suited for data center development, with direct access to existing APCo / AEP generation and transmission infrastructure already on the property. This eliminates the need for large new power lines and minimizes visual or noise disruption to the surrounding area.

The property’s natural topography, trees, and vegetation provide built-in setbacks and barriers between the project and neighboring properties. Mason County also offers a skilled local workforce experienced in energy and industrial facility management, enabling the project to hire locally for many positions.

Water Stewardship

Water testing

Project Tamarack prioritizes efficient water practices in data center operations and development, utilizing state-of-the-art closed-loop cooling technology.

By implementing these advanced water stewardship measures, the project aims to significantly limit overall water consumption and minimize the facility’s environmental footprint, ensuring that Project Tamarack operates sustainably within the local ecosystem.

Sound Reduction Measures

The project will assess sound impacts through sound studies and related mitigation strategies. Project Tamarack will work to address any potential concerns and consider alternatives throughout the planning and construction phases while maintaining constant engagement with the community.

Ongoing Community Engagement & Project Transparency

Transparency and open communication are fundamental to establishing a positive, long-term relationship with the community. Project Tamarack is actively collaborating with Mason County leaders to identify community priorities and welcomes feedback through public information sessions, its website, advisory groups, and direct outreach to neighbors, local leaders, and community organizations. Community input matters at every step, and those with questions are encouraged to reach out through the contact form below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Data centers are secure, modern warehouse-like facilities that exist in nearly every community. They are filled with servers and systems that keep information flowing smoothly and reliably.

Nearly every American connects with a data center countless times each day, whether they realize it or not. Data centers support critical moments like placing a 911 call, using GPS, accessing medical records, checking a bank balance, keeping water systems running, managing flight schedules and powering phone and video calls with family and friends around the world.

The development team selects locations with care for the environment and local scenery, choosing sites with existing infrastructure to reduce disruption. Project Tamarack’s West Columbia site uses nearby APCo / AEP power assets to reduce the need for new electrical infrastructure and benefits from natural barriers that help separate the project from neighbors. Mason County also provides a skilled local workforce to support the good paying jobs offered by the project.

The project will pay for the power, grid upgrades and infrastructure required to support the data center, protecting ratepayers while bringing investment, jobs and tax revenue to Mason County.

Unlike factories or large distribution centers, data centers operate with minimal sound and traffic. Their presence often brings infrastructure improvements, local tax revenue and economic growth without negatively affecting nearby residential property values.

Yes. The project is expected to create 1,000+ construction jobs and more than 300 permanent jobs of various education and skill levels once operational. The goal is to hire locally, and partnerships with local schools and higher education institutions will help residents earn certificates and degrees for long-term data center careers.

Project Tamarack will limit sound through setbacks, native noise buffers, and advanced engineered noise mitigation measures. The project team will continue to evaluate concerns, consider alternatives during planning and construction and keep the community informed throughout the process.

Data centers typically generate minimal daily traffic compared with other industrial uses, primarily from employees and maintenance personnel. Construction may temporarily increase traffic around the job site, but long-term operational impacts are expected to be minimal. The project will conduct appropriate traffic studies and work with local officials and the West Virginia Department of Highways on any road improvements supported by the findings.

The site will be designed with setbacks and natural barriers, such as topography and vegetation, to help distance the project from neighboring properties.

Project Tamarack prioritizes efficient water practices, using state-of-the-art closed-loop cooling technology to limit water consumption.

Project Tamarack is developing a workforce partnership with Mountwest Community and Technical College to help Mason County residents prepare for data center careers, along with a first-look hiring policy for local residents and veterans during construction and operations.

Project Tamarack takes a community-conscious approach to development and encourages local feedback through the website contact form below. In addition, Project Tamarack is forming a Community Advisory Group made up of Mason County residents and leaders to provide ongoing input throughout construction and operations.

Community input matters, and Project Tamarack will ensure that community priorities are addressed at every stage of development. Project Tamarack will share regular updates through public information sessions, community advisory groups, and direct outreach to local leaders and neighbors. Those with questions are encouraged to reach out using the contact form below.

Contact

If you have any further questions about the project or would like to get in touch, please fill out the contact form and we will respond as soon as possible.