Data center developer pulls back from Apex for now

News Clip1:12ABC11·Apex, Wake County, NC·3/7/2026

A proposed data center project in Apex, North Carolina has been withdrawn by the developer, Natalie Investments, for now. The town is considering a one-year moratorium on new data centers while they review rules and community concerns. While Apex isn't an immediate target for Microsoft's data center plans, the town is being proactive about developing policies around data center development.

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After months of debate, a data center project near Apex that could have generated at least $4 million is no longer moving forward. https://abc11.com/post/data-center-developer-pulls-back-apex-now/18685708/ Download: https://abc11.com/apps/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ABC11/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abc11_wtvd/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@abc11_wtvd TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@abc11_eyewitnessnews X: https://x.com/ABC11_WTVD