Large rock and gravel trucks headed to data center | Texas News Now
A large data center, Free Bird Data Center Phase One, is under construction in Burlington, Milam County, Texas, with OpenAI as a tenant. Local residents have raised concerns about increased rock and gravel truck traffic through downtown Temple, prompting developer SB Energy to work on rerouting to address the issue.
A significant data center project, identified as Free Bird Data Center Phase One, is actively under construction in Burlington, Milam County, Texas. This massive single-story facility, spanning nearly 549,000 square feet and featuring four data halls, is slated for completion in October 2026, according to filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. OpenAI, known for Chat GPT, is confirmed as a tenant.
The construction, spearheaded by DPR Construction and SB Energy, has led to a notable increase in large rock and gravel truck traffic through downtown Temple. Temple residents have voiced concerns regarding this congestion. In response, an SB Energy spokesperson has acknowledged the issue and stated that the company is actively collaborating with its trade partners to find alternative routes for these vehicles, aiming to alleviate the traffic impact on key areas.