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News ClipWinter Haven News Chief·Lakeland, Polk County, FL

Lakeland data center developer cancels review meeting. What's next?

Legal representatives for a proposed Lakeland data center, Ryan Companies U.S. Inc., canceled a preliminary review meeting with the city's Development Review Committee after receiving a 13-page report with numerous staff questions and concerns, particularly regarding electricity and water usage. The project, named "Project Swan," requires future applications for annexation, land-use designation, and zoning, which would trigger a formal public review process. City officials acknowledged prior public advocacy and emphasized future opportunities for public input.

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6/3/2026

News ClipFOX 13 Tampa Bay·Lakeland, Polk County, FL

Lakeland residents question environmental impact of proposed 'Project Swan' data center

A proposed 550,000-square-foot data center, dubbed 'Project Swan,' in Lakeland, Florida, is facing strong community opposition due to concerns about noise, water and energy usage, and environmental impact. Residents voiced their concerns at a city commission meeting, though the project is still in a preliminary stage with further approvals pending.

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6/2/2026

News ClipWinter Haven News Chief·Lakeland, Polk County, FL

Proposed Lakeland data center 'nowhere near' scale of Fort Meade site

A proposed 600,000-square-foot data center in southwest Lakeland, Florida, has sparked public opposition and surprised city commissioners who were initially unaware of the plans. The conceptual site plan was submitted by Kimley-Horn for Ryan Companies U.S. Inc., with concerns raised about water and electricity consumption. City staff has scheduled a Developer Review Committee meeting with the developer.

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5/29/2026