T5 ATL3 Atlanta Data Center Campus: 217MW Hyperscale Infrastructure Lithia Springs
Status: Operational / Active Hyperscale Campus Expansion | Location: 1546 Trae Lane, Lithia Springs, GA 30122, USA
Project Overview
T5@Atlanta III (ATL3) is T5 Data Centers' flagship hyperscale data center campus strategically located in Lithia Springs, Georgia, within the highly connected Atlanta metropolitan digital corridor, one of the fastest-growing data center markets in North America. Spanning approximately 80 acres, the campus is designed to deliver up to 217 MW of scalable critical IT capacity, supporting hyperscale cloud platforms, artificial intelligence (AI) training and inference clusters, high-performance computing (HPC), enterprise colocation, and mission-critical digital infrastructure. Developed with a focus on long-term scalability and operational efficiency, ATL3 features high-density power distribution capable of supporting next-generation GPU deployments, while its waterless cooling architecture significantly reduces water consumption and improves sustainability. The campus benefits from Georgia's competitive business environment, including a 100% sales and use tax exemption on qualifying data center equipment, low seismic activity, reliable utility infrastructure, and access to a skilled technology workforce. Strategically positioned near major fibre routes, ATL3 provides low-latency connectivity to key U.S. markets and cloud ecosystems, enabling fast, resilient, and secure data transmission. The facility is designed with redundant electrical and mechanical infrastructure, advanced physical security systems, and energy-efficient operations to maximise uptime and reliability. As demand for AI, cloud computing, and digital services continues to accelerate, T5@Atlanta III serves as a future-ready hyperscale campus capable of supporting the next generation of large-scale digital transformation and AI-driven innovation.
Quick Facts
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| Project Name | T5 ATL3 Atlanta Data Center Campus: 217MW Hyperscale Infrastructure Lithia Springs |
| Location | 1546 Trae Lane, Lithia Springs, GA 30122, USA |
| Status | Operational / Active Hyperscale Campus Expansion |
| Commissioning | Initial Phase Live: 2021 / Phased Buildout: 2024–2026+ |
| Total IT Load | ~150 MW – 180 MW Critical IT Load |
| Total Capacity | 217 MW Total Design Utility Power Capacity across an 80-acre campus (476,000 sq. ft. planned whitespace) |
| Tier Level | Tier III Equivalent Architecture / Concurrently Maintainable (SOC 1/2, ISO 27001, FISMA, HIPAA, PCI-DSS Certified) |
| Project Type | Purpose-Built Greenfield Hyperscale, High-Density AI/HPC & Enterprise Colocation Campus |
City Profile
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| City Name | Lithia Springs |
| Population | ~16,500 |
| Urban Agglomeration | ~6.3 million (Atlanta Metropolitan Area) |
| City GDP | Part of the Atlanta metropolitan economy (approximately USD 520 billion) |
| Per Capita Income | ~USD 42,000 |
| City Tier | Tier 2 – Logistics, Industrial & Digital Infrastructure Hub |
| Key Strengths | Strategic location west of Atlanta; direct access to Interstate 20; proximity to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport; strong logistics and distribution ecosystem; expanding industrial and manufacturing base; reliable power and fiber connectivity; growing hyperscale and colocation data center market; business-friendly environment with access to a large skilled workforce. |
Companies Involved
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| Developer / Operator | T5 Data Centers |
| Strategic Infrastructure Partner | Georgia Power (Utility Provider) & Douglas County Economic Development Authority |
| Construction Contractor | T5 Facilities Construction / Specialized Mission-Critical General Contractors |
| MEP Engineering | T5 Data Centers In-House Technical Design & Infrastructure Engineering Teams |
| Network Connectivity | Carrier-neutral platform with access to 8 near-net carriers; dark fiber options; direct cloud connects; dual Meet-Me-Rooms (MMRs); ultra-low latency connection (~9ms to Ashburn, VA). |
| Power Infrastructure | Dual diverse high-voltage power feeds supplied by two independent Georgia Power substations (Grover Lake & Factory Shoals substations), N+1 / 2N static uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and backup diesel generator plants with multi-day on-site fuel autonomy. |
Technical Specifications
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| Power Capacity | 217 MW Total Design Capacity (Initial phase: ~19.8 MW) |
| UPS Redundancy | 2N / N+1 Distributed Static UPS Architecture |
| Cooling System | Ultra-efficient waterless cooling design (WUE = 0), indirect evaporative cooling (IEC), air-side economization, hot/cold aisle containment, and high-density liquid-to-chip cooling capability for AI deployments. |
| Connectivity | Carrier-neutral host with redundant fiber entry vaults and direct connections to regional internet exchanges. |
| PUE Target | < 1.25 Annualized Operational Design PUE |
| Energy Mix | Georgia Power grid allocation with custom renewable energy and solar options. |
Milestones
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| Announcement | Q3 2021 |
| Construction Start | 2021 |
| Phase 1 Go-Live | 2021 (Initial 19.8 MW Phase) |
| Full Buildout | 2026–2027+ |
Investment Details
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| Total Investment | Estimated $800,000,000 USD to $1.2+ Billion USD (Full Campus Buildout) |
| Funding | Corporate Capital Expenditure & Institutional Infrastructure Financing (T5 Data Centers) |