Keller, Texas, mayor discusses lawsuit over proposed data center
Keller, Texas, City Council voted to take legal action against the neighboring Town of Westlake over a proposed 300-megawatt data center. Residents are concerned about noise and water use, with the facility being just 506 feet from Keller residential backyards. A judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing Westlake from voting on the project.
A significant dispute has erupted in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs of Texas between the Town of Westlake and the neighboring city of Keller over plans for a massive 88-acre, 300-megawatt data center. The proposed facility is slated to be built just 506 feet from Keller residential backyards, prompting widespread concerns among residents regarding noise and water use.
In response to these concerns, the Keller City Council unanimously voted to take legal action against Westlake. Keller Mayor Ross McMullen emphasized that while his city is not inherently against data centers, they object to the specific handling and proximity of this particular project. He noted that many residents, including veterans, are actively voicing their opposition through emails and town hall meetings.
Adding a new dimension to the conflict, a Texas judge has issued a temporary restraining order, preventing the City of Westlake from proceeding with a vote on the data center project. Mayor McMullen stated that Keller is pursuing both diplomatic avenues for discussion with Westlake and preparing to exhaust every legal option available to them, asserting that "Keller will be heard."