Lee County, North Carolina

The proposed facility is located in Lee County, North Carolina, near Sanford.

The project site is located at 4079 Lower Moncure Road, Sanford, NC 27330, approximately three-quarters of a mile southwest of Deep River Sporting Clays and Shooting School.

Lee County offers the combination of available land, access to reliable power infrastructure, and proximity to a skilled regional workforce. These factors make the location well suited for a data center campus.

The site is also located within reach of the Raleigh metro area, where CyrusOne already operates a data center facility.

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No. This project will not utilize fracking, onsite fuel extraction, or cryptocurrency mining.

CyrusOne's proposed Lee County campus is a responsible data center project that would be powered through established electric utility infrastructure. Standard data center operations do not include drilling, fracking, or natural gas extraction.

We understand there has been local concern about a separate project involving fracking and cryptocurrency mining. CyrusOne's project is different. Our proposed campus is designed as a responsible infrastructure campus and would operate under Lee County's data center standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Data centers are subject to applicable federal, state, and local environmental, building, fire safety, and operational regulations.

Key areas of oversight for this project include:

• Backup generators regulated under EPA and applicable state air quality standards
• Closed-loop cooling systems designed to minimize water use and avoid ongoing cooling discharge during normal operations
• Sanitary wastewater from restrooms and sinks handled through code-compliant systems
• Site development reviewed through local planning, zoning, stormwater, and building permitting processes
• Local data center standards addressing setbacks, landscaping, sound, lighting, water use, utility confirmation, and independent review

Operations must comply with applicable environmental regulations, including EPA standards, applicable state environmental requirements, and local ordinances.

No. The campus uses a sealed, closed-loop cooling system designed with no ongoing discharge from the cooling process during normal operations.

The cooling system is self-contained and does not discharge to soil or groundwater. Any system maintenance involving fluids is handled by licensed contractors in accordance with applicable environmental regulations.

Non-cooling wastewater from restrooms and basic facility operations will be managed through code-compliant systems designed to protect soil and groundwater quality.

Backup generators include modern emissions controls and are subject to EPA and applicable state air quality regulations.

Generators are used infrequently — primarily for required maintenance testing and during emergency power interruptions. Testing and operation are regulated under applicable environmental permits and emissions standards.

Generator testing will follow applicable local requirements, including limits on testing hours.

Sound levels will meet applicable state and local requirements.

CyrusOne facilities are designed with sound mitigation measures incorporated into the site and building design. The project team includes acoustic consultants who evaluate expected sound levels before construction begins.

Sound mitigation measures include:

• Sound-attenuated cooling equipment
• Sound-attenuated emergency backup generator enclosures
• Critical-grade exhaust silencers on emergency backup generators
• Strategic setbacks from property lines
• Acoustic barriers around chiller and generator equipment, where needed

Light mitigation measures include:

• Exterior lighting directed downward
• No uplighting
• Shielded fixtures to prevent light spill
• Design intended to minimize light pollution and preserve dark skies

CyrusOne works with landowners who choose to sell their properties. All land acquisitions are voluntary transactions with willing sellers.

We understand the importance of rural character in Lee County. The proposed campus will be designed with setbacks, landscaping, screening, lighting controls, and sound mitigation to reduce impacts on neighboring properties.

This is not a heavy industrial facility. Data centers have limited daily traffic compared with many other commercial, residential, or industrial uses, and the campus is designed to operate as a secure, low-traffic, long-term facility.

Phase I represents a projected initial capital investment of over $900 million and the full campus buildout represents a projected capital investment of approximately $7 billion in Lee County across multiple phases.

Phase I is expected to generate over $1.0 million in new annual tax revenue, while at full buildout, the project is expected to generate more than $8.0 million in new annual tax revenue for the community.

That revenue can help fund schools, fire departments, emergency services, infrastructure, and other essential local services. Tax revenue is only one component of the total economic impact. This 24/7 operation will also increase demand for support services throughout the region, create construction jobs over the multi-year development period, and support local vendors and contractors.

We are committed to transparency and community engagement.

The project will follow the applicable local review process, including any public meetings or hearings required by Lee County or the City of Sanford. Where the local process includes opportunities for community members to ask questions or provide input, CyrusOne will participate as appropriate.

We also provide:

• A Community FAQ and microsite addressing key questions
• A direct email for community questions: communities@cyrusone.com
• A company phone number: +1 (866) 297-8766
• Ongoing communication with neighbors, local officials, and community stakeholders throughout development, construction, and operations

We remain committed to answering questions and addressing concerns throughout the project.

Email us at communities@cyrusone.com or call +1 (866) 297-8766.

We are committed to open communication and addressing questions and concerns throughout development, construction, and operations. Once operational, the facility will have staff on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.