Taylor leaders sign off on 664-acre data center campus
The Taylor City Council approved a development agreement for a 664-acre data center campus on the city’s eastern edge, backed by Big Wat Digital and PowerHouse Data Centers. The agreement includes a 65-decibel noise limit, closed-loop cooling, on-site power generation and about $28 million in community investments, but opponents say they will continue fighting the project.
Taylor City Council approved a development agreement with Big Wat Digital and PowerHouse Data Centers for a 664-acre data center campus on the eastern edge of Taylor. The agreement establishes operating conditions, including a 65-decibel noise limit, a closed-loop cooling system and power generation on site. The developers also pledged approximately $28 million for Taylor schools and local nonprofits.
Dozens of concerned residents rallied outside City Hall before the vote and argued that the project could make the area less livable despite the promised financial benefits. Opponents said the approval would not end their campaign and vowed to continue challenging the development.