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Construction progresses as company outlines community investments, responsible resource management and community listening sessions
JOHNSTOWN, Ohio — November 13, 2026 — Cologix, a leading North American provider of data center and interconnection services, today provided an update on its Johnstown data center development, highlighting construction progress, local community partnerships and its commitment to responsible development. The company continued its ongoing community engagement efforts with a listening session on November 10, providing residents an opportunity to learn more about the project, ask questions and share feedback directly with the Cologix team.
Construction is underway on the first two data centers at Cologix’s Johnstown campus, with the first expected to be completed by the end of 2027 and the second in early 2028. These initial facilities are expected to create approximately 70 to 80 direct jobs, in addition to opportunities for contractors and service providers. Over the planned 10-year development period, the broader campus could ultimately support several hundred on-site positions in Johnstown.
The development builds on Cologix’s presence in Central Ohio since 2014 and will strengthen the local digital infrastructure that supports business growth, innovation and competitiveness across the Region. Cologix operates four colocation data centers in Central Ohio and today supports more than 200 customers across the region, from local and regional businesses to national and global enterprises. The Johnstown campuses will add capacity to that established foundation, connecting customers to one another and to markets around the world.
Instead of building and operating their own data centers, local businesses leverage Cologix’s secure, high-performance colocation facilities to house and connect their technology, allowing them to leverage a more sustainable path and preserve capital for hiring, product development and serving customers. By sharing purpose-built power, cooling and network infrastructure across multiple customers, Cologix’s facilities are designed to support efficient use of land, energy and water while reducing the need for businesses to build and operate separate data centers, which are often less efficient and secure. Cologix’s colocation data centers support the digital services that people across the region rely on every day, from healthcare systems, emergency and financial services to education networks, cloud platforms and emerging technologies.
“Johnstown is an important part of our future in Central Ohio, and we recognize that being a good neighbor means more than building and operating a data center,” said Dawn Smith, President at Cologix. “It means listening to residents, being transparent about our plans and following through on commitments that matter to the community. We are focused on building lasting relationships and ensuring our presence makes a positive contribution to Johnstown.”
Responsible Infrastructure and Resource Management
Cologix is focused on managing the campus’s infrastructure requirements responsibly. As a signer of the federal Ratepayer Protection Pledge, the company has already committed approximately $568 million in contracted power-related costs associated with its Johnstown development, including financial collateral, minimum payment obligations and power-related payments. This financial commitment is intended to protect existing utility customers from costs associated with the campus’s energy requirements.
To manage water demand, the campus will use a combination of closed-loop cooling systems and energy efficient dry coolers that recirculate water rather than continuously relying on a fresh supply for cooling, minimizing reliance on fresh water for cooling. The buildings are also designed to ensure total campus water demand remains below the daily required usage limitations.
Cologix has incorporated multiple sound mitigation measures into the design of the Johnstown campus to minimize the impact of operations on surrounding properties. These include substantial setbacks from property lines, positioning noise-generating equipment toward the interior of the campus where possible and installing sound-attenuating enclosures, exhaust controls, rooftop sound barriers, and screening walls. Dense landscaping, including over 400 new tree plantings, and continuous earthen berms along property boundaries will provide additional buffering and will also help the development blend into the surrounding community. A combination of evergreen and deciduous trees, lower-growing shrubs and other landscaping will provide year-round visual screening, with a design target of at least 75% opacity.
Cologix has utilized comprehensive stormwater management measures in the Johnstown campus development, including improvements to drainage systems, culverts and site grading. These facilities not only meet applicable stormwater requirements but also help manage drainage from neighboring properties. Cologix has worked directly with adjacent property owners to identify and address drainage issues, including those that existed before development began.
Supporting the Johnstown Community
Cologix is working with local organizations on initiatives that support priorities identified by the Johnstown community. These efforts include contributing to the City of Johnstown’s Lenn Lee Hannahs Memorial Park Improvements, which will add a new splash pad, swings, an amphitheater and a shelter, creating new opportunities for families to gather and connect, and working with the Johnstown Chamber of Commerce on the upcoming Christmas celebration, including the Chamber’s Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 5, 2026.
In education, Cologix is supporting programs in the Johnstown-Monroe School District, including the Big Red Band program, and plans to establish a data center learning skills lab to introduce students to careers and technical skills associated with the rapidly expanding digital infrastructure industry.
Community Listening Sessions
Cologix is continuing its community engagement efforts through a series of listening sessions where residents can learn more about the project, ask questions and share their perspectives directly with the Cologix team. The company expects to hold additional sessions regularly in the new year and will share project updates as milestones are reached.
About Cologix
Cologix powers the connections behind today’s digital world. As a leading North American data center company specializing in colocation and interconnection, Cologix connects enterprises, carriers and service providers across more than 45 data centers in 13 markets. Its interconnected ecosystems of 2,000+ customers, diverse networks, cloud onramps and internet exchanges give organizations the choice and reach to accelerate growth. With flexible infrastructure and low-latency connectivity, Cologix’s data centers provide the critical infrastructure and connectivity that enable the digital services people across the region rely on every day, from healthcare and emergency services to financial institutions, education networks and cloud platforms. Learn more at cologix.com.
