CHEROKEE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A company is planning to build a $2.1 billion data center in Cherokee County.
Cielo Digital Infrastructure said the project would be a campus with four 400,000 square foot facilities and an electrical substation.
The data center campus would employ around 30 people and is expected to begin operations by the end of 2028.
The company will build the facility along Ford Road, just east of Gaffney.
On its website, Cielo said the company identifies and negotiates sites across the United States which are ideal for data center development.
“Cielo is excited to bring our newest project to Gaffney,” said C.J. Maier, senior vice president of Cielo Digital Infrastructure, in a news release. “We look forward to advancing on a site that we think offers connectivity and critical energy access to support data center development. Cherokee County and the state of South Carolina have been superb to work with while creating an environment welcoming to growth in key areas, such as technology infrastructure.”
Cherokee County Council Chairman Tim Spencer called the $2.1 billion investment a “transformative moment” for the county.
“This project not only brings cutting-edge technology to our region but also creates high-quality jobs and long-term economic growth,” Spencer said. “We are proud to welcome Cielo and look forward to a strong partnership that benefits our community for generations to come.”
