Data Center Deal in Toxic Alabama Park | Huntsville News

An old, contaminated industrial site in Childersburg, Alabama—once a WWII explosives factory tied to the Manhattan Project—is poised for a dramatic rebirth as a massive data center. A developer eyeing 1,600 acres has secured preliminary approval to clear 400 acres and includes a 15-year exclusivity clause to block competitors. While the city may sell for $35,000 an acre, residents are divided: some see economic hope, others worry about environmental risks and unchecked growth. With negotiations ongoing and public debate heating up—including protests and legal challenges—the fate of this historic land could reshape Alabama’s tech landscape and spark statewide conversations about development vs. community. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8d1c3b438d2ccd09