City Of Wapakoneta Update On Potential Data Center
Wapakoneta officials said no agreements, approvals, or commitments have been made for a potential data center proposed by Colocation Technology Services in the city’s industrial park. Preliminary studies indicate the facility could receive up to 50 megawatts through a direct connection to an American Electric Power line, while its projected water use would fit within existing system capacity. Public informational meetings are planned before the developer submits any formal applications.
Wapakoneta officials provided an update on a preliminary proposal by Colocation Technology Services to develop a smaller data center in the city’s industrial park. The city has not negotiated with CTS or approved any part of the project, and the company has not submitted annexation, conditional-use or other development requests.
A preliminary feasibility study by American Electric Power found that a facility requiring about 50 megawatts could be served without upgrades to existing AEP infrastructure. CTS also estimates it would use 5,000 to 10,000 gallons of water per day through a closed-loop cooling system, a level city officials say is within the capacity of Wapakoneta’s water treatment system. City Council classified data centers as a conditional use in 2024, and CTS plans to hold public informational meetings before seeking formal approvals.