Bluebird Underground Springfield 6MW Data Center

Status: Operational / Active Expansion Phase   |   Location: 1904 N LeCompte Rd, Springfield, Missouri, 65802, USA


Project Overview

Bluebird Underground Springfield is a planned 6 MW underground data center project designed to provide secure, resilient, and energy-efficient digital infrastructure in Springfield, Missouri. The facility is expected to leverage underground construction to enhance physical security, improve protection against extreme weather events, and support stable operating conditions for mission-critical IT equipment. With 6 MW of planned power capacity, the project is positioned to serve enterprise, cloud, colocation, and high-performance computing workloads. Its underground design may also offer natural thermal advantages, potentially helping reduce cooling requirements compared with conventional above-ground facilities. The project reflects the growing demand for strategically located data center infrastructure capable of supporting increasing digital services, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data-intensive applications. By combining underground construction with modern power, cooling, connectivity, and security systems, Bluebird Underground Springfield is expected to contribute to the expansion of Springfield’s digital infrastructure ecosystem. As data center demand continues to grow across the United States, the project highlights the potential of innovative facility designs that prioritize resilience, security, and operational efficiency while supporting the long-term needs of digital businesses and technology providers.


Quick Facts

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Project NameBluebird Underground Springfield 6MW Data Center
Location1904 N LeCompte Rd, Springfield, Missouri, 65802, USA
StatusOperational / Active Expansion Phase
CommissioningInitial operational phase 2003; major expansion completed in late 2020
Total IT Load6.0 MW
Total Capacity6.0 MW utility-backed system
Tier LevelTier III Compliant and certified (SSAE 16/SOC 2 Type 2)
Project TypeUnderground Colocation & Disaster-Resistant Data Center

City Profile

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City NameStafford
PopulationApproximately 32,000 (CDP, 2025 estimate)
Urban AgglomerationApproximately 1.4 million (Washington–Arlington–Alexandria Metropolitan Area)
City GDPNot reported separately (part of the Washington metropolitan economy, GDP exceeding USD 700 billion)
Per Capita IncomeApproximately USD 58,000
City TierTier 2 U.S. Suburban Technology & Logistics Hub
Key StrengthsStrategic location between Washington, D.C., and Richmond, excellent highway connectivity (I-95), skilled workforce, government contracting ecosystem, expanding technology sector, logistics, and growing digital infrastructure.

Companies Involved

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Developer / Operator Bluebird Network
Strategic Infrastructure Partner Springfield Underground (Mining Site & Facility Owner)
Construction Contractor Carson-Mitchell Inc. (Lead expansion contractor)
MEP Engineering Bluebird Internal Engineering + Regional Specialist Consultants
Network Connectivity Bluebird Network (Direct integration to its 11,000+ mile Midwest fiber backbone)
Power Infrastructure Three diverse utility feeds linking straight into on-site redundant generator configurations.

Technical Specifications

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Power Capacity6.0 MW total on-site power capacity
UPS RedundancyDual UPS system with independent backup battery banks
Cooling System Closed-loop environmental control utilizing the cave’s natural constant 60–64°F year-round ambient temperature.
Connectivity Carrier-neutral platform featuring diverse fiber entry loops and direct access to SpringIX.
PUE Target Under 1.30 (Highly optimized due to underground ambient cooling advantages)
Energy Mix Over 60% green/renewable energy sourced via local utility grid agreements

Milestones

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Announcement Initial launch 2003; Expansion announced Q4 2019
Construction Start Early 2020 (Major Expansion Phase)
Phase 1 Go-Live October 2020 (Whitespace Expansion Complete)
Full Buildout Ongoing active colocation licensing and modular customer load additions

Investment Details

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Total Investment$11 Million for the most recent whitespace expansion phase
Funding Corporate capital and parent company private equity backing

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