Data center debate will continue in two North Texas cities today
Fort Worth City Council will consider advancing a moratorium on new data center projects, with a final vote potentially in December. Meanwhile, Keller City Council will discuss a proposed data center in Westlake, a project facing concerns over its proximity. Both discussions are part of an ongoing debate in North Texas regarding data center development and regulation.
Fort Worth City Council is set to consider advancing a moratorium on new data center projects. This follows extensive public debate on regulating such developments, with a final vote potentially scheduled for December if the measure advances.
Concurrently, Keller City Council will discuss a proposed data center development in Westlake, located near Keller's city limits. Keller's mayor expressed that the city was surprised by the proposal.
The unnamed developer of the Westlake project asserts that the data center would generate significant tax revenue while maintaining low water usage and noise levels. However, concerns persist among residents and officials regarding the project's proximity to Keller. The discussion is scheduled for Wednesday night.