Middlesex Township supervisors approve plans for massive data center construction
News Clip0:38wgaltv·Middlesex, Cumberland County, PA·5/8/2026
Middlesex Township supervisors in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, have approved plans for the construction of what is expected to be the state's largest data center, referred to as PAX1. This decision included the approval of preliminary and final plans for the development, despite some local resident concerns.
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Middlesex Township supervisors in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, have voted to advance plans for the construction of PAX1, which is anticipated to be the largest data center in the state. The project has reportedly caused some aggravation among local neighbors.
During a recent board meeting, three motions related to the data center development were approved. The first motion was for a preliminary plan, meaning the developer's next step is to submit a final plan. The second approval was for a final plan to divide land off Country Club Road, while the third involved a final plan to prepare for further construction.