BESSEMER, Ala. — A proposed 700-acre data center in Bessemer, Alabama, has sparked heated opposition from local residents, who fear the project will harm the environment and disrupt their community. The development, led by Logistic Land Investments LLC, seeks to rezone agricultural land into an industrial campus featuring 18 buildings near Rock Mountain Lake Road.
At a recent planning and zoning commission meeting, residents voiced concerns about pollution, noise, and the destruction of natural habitats.
The company has assured residents that environmental studies have been conducted and that noise ordinances will be followed. However, skepticism remains high due to limited transparency. Bessemer Mayor Kenneth Gulley and the city attorney have signed non-disclosure agreements, leaving many questions unanswered about the project’s specifics and its developer.
Logistic Land Investments LLC remains shrouded in mystery. The company lists an address linked to TPA Group in Atlanta but has provided little public information about its operations or leadership. It previously filed plans for a similar data center in Venus, Texas, raising further questions about its track record.
The developer claims the project will bring high-paying jobs to Jefferson County but has not disclosed specific figures. Residents fear that any economic benefits will come at the cost of their quality of life and environmental integrity. The proposal now heads to the city council for a final decision.