Keller Residents Voice Opposition Against Westlake Data Center 506 Feet From Homes
Keller residents are strongly opposing a proposed 3.83 million square foot data center in Westlake, Texas, citing concerns over noise, property values, and environmental impacts due to its proximity to homes. Despite Westlake officials claiming the project has been discussed publicly for over a year, residents only recently became aware and are advocating against it ahead of a Westlake Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. While Keller officials lack the authority to stop the project, they are committed to advocating for their residents' concerns.
Keller residents are opposing a proposed 3.83 million square foot Circle T Data Center in Westlake, Texas, located near U.S. Highway 377 and Westport Parkway. The facility, developed by Virginia-based PowerHouse, would place data center buildings just 506 feet from some Keller homes, raising significant concerns among residents about potential noise pollution, negative impacts on property values, and environmental effects.
This opposition comes despite Westlake officials' claims that the project has been publicly discussed for over a year, including a December 2024 meeting with former Keller Mayor Armin Mizani and current City Manager Aaron Rector. Westlake states that Keller leadership had previously expressed support, and the project was reviewed in public Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council meetings in January 2025 without opposition.
Keller Mayor Ross McMullin and City Council members held a community meeting with dozens of residents, including Kevin Myers, to address the concerns. While Keller officials acknowledge they lack authority to halt a project entirely within Westlake, Mayor McMullin pledged to advocate for residents regarding setbacks, noise, and site placement. Westlake Mayor Kim Greaves affirmed the town's commitment to maintaining its relationship with Keller while highlighting the project's economic benefits, including an estimated $5-7 million annually in tax revenue, and environmental design elements such as low water usage and a developer-funded 350-megawatt Oncor substation.