MONTGOMERY, Ala. ( WSFA ) - A new data center being built in Montgomery is now going to be much larger than originally planned, according to an announcement by the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce.

Meta will be expanding plans for the data center, bringing the campus to more than 1.3 million square feet and the company’s total investment to $1.5 billion, almost double the original $840 million.

“Montgomery has proven to be a perfect home for a Meta data center,” said Henry Thornton, community development regional manager at Meta. “The support of this incredible community, together with the partnership we’ve experienced with state and local leaders, have made it possible for us to expand our facility and continue investing in Montgomery’s long-term vitality.”

In addition to the data

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