New Analysis Shows Rowan’s Data Centers Will Provide Major Boost to Frederick County Jobs and Tax Revenues
Frederick, Maryland – Rowan Digital Infrastructure’s three data center projects in Frederick County will directly employ 275 local workers with average annual compensation near $100,000 and generate approximately $19 million in annual county tax revenue, according to a new analysis commissioned by the Maryland Tech Council.
Rowan Digital Infrastructure is developing three data centers totaling 2.2 million square feet at the former Eastalco site in Frederick County. The first project, known as Phase I, is under construction and expected to be operational in 2025. Phase II and III are in the planning and permitting process.
MTC’s report finds the projects will yield broad economic benefits for Frederick County and the State of Maryland during construction and operation.
Construction Phase Impacts
Development of the facilities will:
- Support approximately 15,500 jobs statewide, including 10,400 construction jobs and 5,200 other jobs, with a job defined as one full- or part-time position that lasts for one year. Construction workers will average nearly $70,000 in annual compensation.
- Enable more than $1 billion in employee compensation, including wages and benefits.
- Generate an estimated $7.3 million in Frederick County tax revenues and $57 million in State tax revenues.
Operations Phase Impacts
Once fully operational, the projects will:
- Directly employ an estimated 275 people with average annual compensation likely to approach $100,000.
- Indirectly support an estimated 1,350 jobs earning more than $86 million annually statewide, and facilitate $346 million of statewide economic activity each year.
- Generate approximately $19 million in annual tax revenues for Frederick County and $39 million for the State.
The projects’ construction and operation will provide secondary benefits to a variety of industries, including the local restaurant, employment services, real estate, and wholesaler industries, according to the report.
“Maryland businesses and families deserve strong digital infrastructure if we are to have a robust economy and high quality of life,” said Kelly Schulz, Chief Executive Officer of the Maryland Tech Council. “Rowan’s investment in Frederick County is a model for economic growth in Maryland, bringing high-paying jobs, robust local tax revenues, and long-term economic stability. These projects are helping to transform an abandoned industrial site into a modern campus that will power digital commerce for businesses and residents across our region for decades to come.”
Sage Policy Group, Inc., conducted the study for MTC. The study can be found on MTC’s website here.
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