Westlake data center project courtroom battle today
A data center project in Westlake, Texas, is involved in a courtroom battle, with residents from neighboring Keller taking legal action. A temporary restraining order was issued last week, pausing a vote on the project's development agreement. Both sides are now in Tarrant County court to determine if the injunction will remain in place.
A controversial data center project in Westlake, Texas, is currently the subject of a legal dispute in the Tarrant County Courthouse. The project, which involves a massive 1.1 million square foot data center planned along Highway 377, has drawn significant opposition from residents of the neighboring city of Keller.
Last week, a Keller Homeowners Association successfully obtained a temporary restraining order, forcing the town of Westlake to postpone a vote on the development agreement for the data center. The restraining order was granted just an hour before Westlake leaders were scheduled to vote. Keller residents have expressed concerns regarding the data center's proximity to their homes, with the facility located roughly 500 feet from some residences in Keller, compared to over 3000 feet from homes within Westlake. They have raised issues including potential impacts on noise, power, water usage, and property values.
Both the city of Keller and Westlake are now in court to argue whether the temporary injunction should remain in effect. The city of Keller has stated that exploring every legal avenue is in the best interest of its residents. Westlake officials have indicated that if the judge lifts the injunction, they intend to bring the development agreement back before their counsel for a vote.