Cologix, a leading network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale Edge data centre company in North America, has announced it has acquired land in Johnstown, Ohio, to develop a new, AI-ready data centre campus.
This expansion marks Cologix’s continued investment in Central Ohio’s digital infrastructure, reinforcing the region as a pivotal part of the company’s North American growth strategy as demand for AI, hybrid cloud and interconnection solutions accelerates.
Situated on approximately 154 acres, the plans for the new campus feature eight, AI-ready data centres when fully built out, delivering a potential 800MW of scalable capacity across two million square feet.
The new campus will support Central Ohio’s rapidly advancing digital economy and provide high-density, ultra-low latency and sustainable infrastructure for hyperscalers and enterprises.
Development of the first phase is anticipated to begin in 2025.
“As the largest provider of colocation and interconnection solutions in Columbus, we are thrilled to deepen our investment in Central Ohio,” said Laura Ortman, CEO of Cologix. “This new eight-data-centre campus is more than an expansion – it’s a testament to our commitment to high-capacity, resilient digital infrastructure that not only meets but anticipates our customers’ evolving requirements.”
The property was acquired from Johnstown Land Company, an affiliate of New Albany Company. Cologix is collaborating with local community leaders to ensure that the development aligns with regional priorities and contributes to long-term economic and technological growth.
“The City of Johnstown is pleased Cologix, a leader in the data centre industry, has made an investment in our community to support the technology needs of its partners,” said Johnstown Mayor Donald Barnard. “Cologix choosing Johnstown is confirmation that our updated planning policies are paying off. This is a catalyst project for positive momentum towards Johnstown’s bright future. We believe that Cologix will find Johnstown to be a wonderful new home.”
With over a decade of presence in Central Ohio, Cologix operates four data centres in Columbus with a combined footprint of 500,000 square feet and 80MW of power.
In early 2024, Cologix completed the development of the first colocation AI-ready data centre in the region. These facilities are interconnected through a diverse fibre ring and include Ohio’s most comprehensive carrier hotel.
