Google begins construction on 506-acre data center campus in Tulsa County

Google and Beale Infrastructure announced that construction is officially underway on a sprawling 506-acre data center campus in unincorporated Tulsa County, Oklahoma, west of Owasso near the Cherokee Industrial Park. This marks a significant expansion of Google's infrastructure in the state.

The project includes substantial investments in the local power grid and water systems. Public Service Company of Oklahoma will power the campus, with Beale Infrastructure funding a new on-site substation to enhance energy reliability. Additionally, Project Clydesdale, as the Tulsa County initiative is known, will fund and install 1.5 miles of new water lines and infrastructure upgrades for Washington County Rural Water District No. 3, aiming to provide a more robust water system for local residents. Roadway improvements are also part of the plan, according to the Indian Nations Council of Governments.

Beyond infrastructure, Google is committing to workforce development, supporting the electrical training ALLIANCE to train existing electrical workers and add over 160 apprentices in Oklahoma by 2030. Tulsa Tech Superintendent and CEO Steve Tiger expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting the district's role in training both the builders and operators of such facilities. Google has invested more than $15 billion in Oklahoma since 2011, with additional facilities under construction in Stillwater and Muskogee County.

Local officials and company representatives view the project as a long-term commitment to Tulsa County's future, expected to attract further investment and strengthen regional infrastructure. Google Public Affairs Manager for Oklahoma, Trystine Payfer, stated that the project is "far more than an infrastructure investment," while Beale COO Julian Kudritzki called it a "continued vote of confidence in Oklahoma." A timeline for project completion was not disclosed.