Sundown City Council votes to join talks on possible data center
The Sundown City Council unanimously voted to participate in discussions about a potential data center on land owned by Mallet Ranch. No formal project plans exist, but officials cited concerns about drought-related water availability, electrical infrastructure and road impacts.
The Sundown City Council voted unanimously to join discussions about a possible data center on Mallet Ranch property. The ranch owners approached city officials about participating in the conversation, but officials emphasized that no concrete plans or active construction project are currently in place.
Mayor Jonathan Strickland said the community would need to address several issues if development moves forward, including water supplies amid prolonged drought, the capacity of Sundown's electrical infrastructure and impacts on local roads. The Texas Department of Transportation has asked to be closely involved in any road and pavement matters associated with potential construction.