GREAT FALLS — A proposed data center on the northeast side of Great Falls has been withdrawn by its developer.

The Great Falls Development Alliance announced in June that Atlanta-based real estate developer Ardent was considering Project Cardinal, a 569-acre site between Malmstrom Air Force Base and the Missouri River.

When announcing the project, Ardent said it was working with NorthWestern Energy on a power transmission study, but admitted progress was slow.

While data centers aren't part of GFDA's strategic plan, the organization did begin a due diligence process. However, Ardent ultimately changed course.

"This particular group recognized that the timelines on power from NorthWestern and others just wasn't a good fit, and they have withdrawn their project," said Jolene Schalper, GF

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