Mason County approves development of hyperscale data center for Meta
Mason County, Kentucky, unanimously approved a contract for Meta's proposed hyperscale data center and technology campus. The project is expected to represent an initial investment of about $15 billion, create roughly 2,000 construction jobs and add 400 permanent positions.
The Mason County Fiscal Court unanimously approved a contract for development of a hyperscale data center and technology campus contracted through Meta. Mason County Judge-Executive McNeil described the project as one of the region's greatest economic opportunities and said the initial investment could be about $15 billion.
County leaders expect the 2,000-acre campus to generate approximately 2,000 construction jobs and 400 permanent, high-paying positions. Development costs are expected to be paid by Meta.