$7.75 Million Data Center Project to Bring Jobs and Economic growth to Trenton, Ohio
TRENTON, OH – A notable economic growth is planned for Trenton, Butler County, with the construction of a massive, over one million square foot data center on 141 acres of farmland. Prologis,a leading global industrial real estate developer,recently purchased the land from the city for $7.75 million.
The sale, finalized in recent weeks, will inject $7.75 million into the city’s general fund, according to City Manager Marcos Nichols. City leaders anticipate the project will generate approximately 150 construction jobs, followed by 150 permanent positions once operational.
Trenton was specifically chosen by Prologis for this development, according to Mayor Ryan Perry. “They heard great things about the area,” Perry stated. “We have had an industrial park that’s been high-ranking amongst the state for a very long time, and they actually sought us out and began negotiations a while ago.”
The property is located within the Trenton Industrial park, off Woodsdale Road, situated between the Great Miami River and the Molson Coors Trenton Brewery. Nichols highlighted the site’s beneficial features for a data center, including proximity to a power substation and a relatively mild climate, minimizing risks associated with severe whether.
The land was originally purchased by the city eight years ago with the intention of attracting Shape Corp., though a significant portion remained undeveloped. Perry noted the current location offers a buffer between the industrial development and residential areas,with Carvana and Shape Corp. already established nearby.
The project aligns with the city’s broader economic goals. “We were very much a bedroom community, which means we were relying heavily on the citizens for our taxes, and we wont to get away from that as much as possible and grow into an economic powerhouse,” perry explained.
Prologis currently owns and operates 28 data centers worldwide and plans to invest $8 billion over the next four years in further development. City officials anticipate a detailed site plan for the Trenton facility within the next six months, including data regarding potential use of the Great Miami River for cooling purposes.
