A Data Center Could Be Coming To Prosper: Here’s What To Know
A 39-acre data center, codenamed Project Tomahawk, is proposed in Prosper, Texas, by White Rose Partners. The project is currently in its early stages and is scheduled for review by the Prosper Planning & Zoning Commission. It aims to address concerns about water usage and noise through specific design choices, while also facing a new state-level audit on data center electricity demands.
White Rose Partners has proposed Project Tomahawk, a 39-acre data center located near FM 1385 and Parvin Road in northwest Prosper, Texas. The developer has requested a zoning change to a Planned Development district and an amendment to the town's Future Land Use Plan. The Prosper Planning & Zoning Commission is slated to review the proposal on August 18, which marks an initial step in a process that will ultimately require approval from the Prosper Town Council.
The single-building data center is designed to be smaller than hyperscale campuses and will feature landscaped buffers, preserved mature trees, and a public hike-and-bike trail. The developers anticipate that the project will be a significant taxpayer for Prosper and generate franchise-fee revenue from its electricity consumption, projecting over 500 construction jobs. White Rose Partners has committed to funding the necessary electrical infrastructure upgrades at the adjacent Brazos Electric Parvin Substation, avoiding costs for residents.
Addressing water consumption concerns, Project Tomahawk will utilize a closed-loop cooling system, similar to a car radiator, which developers say will primarily require a one-time initial fill. Ongoing water use is estimated at about 110,000 gallons annually for facilities like bathrooms and sinks, a significantly lower demand compared to single-family homes in Prosper. Noise impact is also being mitigated, with a design goal of a 65-decibel maximum at the property boundary, aided by existing sound buffers.
At the state level, the project's progression coincides with Governor Greg Abbott's directive for the Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT to audit data center projects within the state's power-grid interconnection process. This audit aims to assess the grid's capacity to reliably accommodate large electricity users before new projects advance.