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Data center project gets approval from Kearney city council, with new stricter regulations
News ClipCentral Nebraska Today·Kearney, Buffalo County, NE

Data center project gets approval from Kearney city council, with new stricter regulations

The Kearney City Council approved a conditional use permit for a new data center project, Project Horizon, from Worldwide Mission Critical, SDV, and MARA. The approval came with new stricter regulations addressing concerns about sound and water usage, despite opposition from some local residents. The project is expected to begin construction in late 2024 and operate by 2028.

9/9/2026
Kearney City Council approves Project Horizon data center
News ClipKFXL·Kearney, Buffalo County, NE

Kearney City Council approves Project Horizon data center

The Kearney City Council unanimously approved the controversial Project Horizon data center redevelopment plan after months of debate. The project, proposed by SDV and Mara Holdings, faced resident concerns regarding water use, noise, and electricity, prompting the city to draft and adopt extensive new data center regulations. The expanded facility is projected to use significantly more electricity and water, but the city believes it will not jeopardize resources and will bring economic benefits.

9/9/2026
Data center project receives nod from Kearney Planning Commission with new regulations in place
News ClipCentral Nebraska Today·Kearney, Buffalo County, NE

Data center project receives nod from Kearney Planning Commission with new regulations in place

The Kearney Planning Commission has approved a conditional use permit for the "Project Horizon" data center, proposed by Worldwide Mission Critical and SDV, to be located east of Kearney. The approval includes new stricter regulations, with the project slated for a City Council review on September 8th. Community members expressed concerns regarding sound and water usage.

8/21/2026