Planned $1.1B data center campus near Benbrook could break ground this summer
Edged Data Centers, a subsidiary of Endeavor, is planning a $1.1 billion data center near Veale Ranch in Fort Worth, Texas. Initial construction paperwork has been filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for a project estimated at $300 million for its first phase. The developer recently withdrew an application for a city tax agreement amidst resident scrutiny, though the project has secured ERCOT approval.
Edged Data Centers, a subsidiary of sustainable infrastructure company Endeavor, has filed initial construction paperwork for a proposed $1.1 billion, 186-acre data center project in Fort Worth, Texas. The project is planned near the intersection of Interstate 20 and Chapin School Road, close to Veale Ranch.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) filing, submitted on May 15, details a construction cost of $300 million for roughly 488,000 square feet, with construction anticipated to commence in late July and conclude by the end of 2027. Previous presentations indicated the overall development would occur in two phases.
The project has faced scrutiny from local residents, who have organized to advocate for development guardrails. Edged Data Centers recently withdrew an application for a 50% property tax break on equipment from the City of Fort Worth, an agreement that was contingent on investment and job creation metrics. Despite the local challenges, the data center has received approval from ERCOT, the state's power grid operator.