Rowan Digital Infrastructure’s three data center projects in Frederick County will directly employ 275 local workers with average annual compensation near $100,000 and generate approximately $19 million in annual county tax revenue, according to a new analysis from Sage Policy Group, of Baltimore, that was commissioned by the Maryland Tech Council.
RDI is developing three data centers totaling 2.2 million square feet at the former Eastalco site in Frederick County. The first project, known as Phase I, is under construction and expected to be operational in 2025. Phase II and III are in the planning and permitting process.
The report finds the projects will yield broad economic benefits for Frederick County and the state of Maryland during construction and operation…