Microsoft applies for permit for final Bison Data Center building in Cheyenne
Microsoft has applied for a building permit for the fifth and final building of its Bison Data Center campus in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins noted that the campus primarily uses water for cooling only on the hottest days, and Microsoft is discussing water conservation projects with the Board of Public Utilities.
Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins announced that Microsoft recently submitted a building permit application for the fifth and final structure within its Bison Data Center campus in Cheyenne. The campus, which began construction in 2017, is now nearing completion with this final phase.
Mayor Collins addressed ongoing national concerns about data center water consumption, clarifying that Microsoft's Cheyenne facility uses water for cooling approximately 10% of the year, primarily during peak hot days. Furthermore, the Mayor indicated that Microsoft is actively engaging with the Board of Public Utilities to explore potential projects aimed at water conservation or increasing water availability for the local community. The article also briefly mentioned broader expansion plans for a 3,200-acre data center project in southeast Cheyenne, highlighting both its potential for jobs and growth, alongside community questions regarding water and electricity resources.