Data Center Campus Coming to Palm Coast’s Town Center

Palm Coast’s high-tech status went up a notch with the announcement of a state-of-the-art subsea cable landing station and data center campus project.

According to a city media release, DC BLOX, a digital infrastructure company, is building the facility in Palm Coast’s Town Center, with the first fiber-optic cable to be owned by tech giant Google.

This project marks the first phase of a multi-cable buildout that will ultimately house up to eight subsea cables — positioning Palm Coast as an interconnection point for global internet traffic, the release states. The first cable, called Sol, will connect directly to Europe, expanding international bandwidth and digital capacity throughout the region.

“This is a landmark moment for Palm Coast, Flagler Beach and Flagler County, and it’s a clear signal that we are a community of the future, investing in our economic development and vitality,” said Palm Coast Vice Mayor Theresa Carli Pontieri in the release. “The Sol subsea cable is more than just infrastructure; it’s a gateway to unprecedented global connectivity that will attract further high-caliber industries that our residents deserve. We are not just putting Palm Coast and our community on the map; we are building a direct route to the world’s digital economy, ensuring a prosperous and dynamic future.” 

Subsea cables carry approximately 95% of all international communications. These high-speed fiber lines, laid on the ocean floor, are essential to everything from streaming video and cloud services to banking, logistics and innovation, according to the release.

The cable landing station and data center will provide power and support for subsea cables entering the U.S., as well as serve as a communications exchange point, host secure colocation space for partners and local businesses, and deliver connectivity to support future high-tech growth, the release states.

“This is a fantastic announcement for the city’s tech sector, and a catalyst for high-tech growth,” said Craig McKinney, Palm Coast economic development manager, in the release. “From data analytics and cybersecurity to cloud computing and AI, these industries rely on global connectivity. This project puts Palm Coast in a prime position for future advancements.”

According to the city release, the facility is designed to be low-impact and community-friendly, using a recycled refrigerant cooling system to keep water usage minimal. “It will operate quietly, with only occasional generator testing, and is much smaller than traditional hyperscale data centers,” the release states. “From a security standpoint, the risk is extremely low, as concerns in this industry typically focus on undersea cable interference, not the land-based infrastructure.”

Palm Coast officials said the project will bring long-term benefits to the city , including increasing the commercial tax base, creating jobs and attracting new business development.

“The presence of global leaders like Google and DC BLOX sends a strong message: Palm Coast is open for opportunity,” the release states. “Their investment puts the city on the radar for other tech-driven businesses seeking a connected, forward-thinking community.”