Data Center Signal is tracking 9 clips about Tract data center developments across 4 states, including VA, IL, NV, TX.
The Hanover Planning Commission has recommended approval for Tract's Mountain Road Technology Park, a multi-data center development, which now moves to the Hanover supervisors for a final decision. Separately, Goochland County supervisors allocated $250,000 to oppose the Valley Link transmission line project, a joint venture by Dominion Energy, FirstEnergy Transmission, and Transource.
Northern Nevada is rapidly becoming a major hub for data center development, especially for AI computing, attracting numerous tech giants and new entrants. This growth is driven by favorable land prices, robust fiber networks, and efficient government processes, particularly in the Reno-Sparks area and Storey County. While the region addresses challenges related to power delivery and water usage through infrastructure projects and advanced cooling technologies, the data center industry is significantly boosting the local economy and employment.
The Hanover Planning Commission has recommended approval for Tract's 430-acre data center project in western Hanover County, despite significant public opposition over traffic, environmental, and water concerns. The project, known as Mountain Road Technology Park, now advances to the Hanover Board of Supervisors for a final decision on the zoning request.
The Hanover County Planning Commission is scheduled to vote on a controversial data center project located on the Hanover-Henrico county line. Residents, particularly from Henrico County, have voiced strong opposition due to concerns about noise, light pollution, energy impacts, and water usage, causing previous delays in the vote. Developer Tract proposes a project covering 31% of a 427-acre site, including three substations.
Texas is projected to see a massive increase in data center development, with 140 planned projects adding 75,089 MW of capacity, potentially making it the largest data center market by 2030. This rapid growth is raising concerns among local communities and lawmakers regarding significant strain on energy and water resources, prompting calls for governmental restrictions. The article highlights numerous existing and planned data centers across the state.
Data center developer Tract is seeking zoning approval for a 900-megawatt data center campus on 430 acres in Hanover County, Virginia. The Hanover Planning Commission is scheduled to review and potentially recommend approval for the project, which includes adjustments for increased buffers and specific proffers regarding water usage and generators.
CP Morris Land, LLC sold over 350 acres in Grundy County, Illinois to ILLCO Grundy County, LLC for $51 million, with the land designated for a data center project by Tract. Morris Mayor Chris Brown confirmed the sale and outlined the upcoming building, zoning, and permitting processes, including public hearings. Future discussions are expected to address water usage concerns related to the data center.
The Hanover County Planning Commission again deferred a decision on a proposed 430-acre data center park along Route 33 and Mountain Rd. Community members heavily opposed the project, advocating for a pause on all data center approvals in the county. The applicant, Tract, requested more time to address concerns, and the proposal is now slated for a vote on April 16.
Citizens are actively protesting against a new 430-acre data center project proposed by Tract along Mountain Road (US-33) on the Hanover and Henrico county line. The Hanover County Board of Supervisors is involved in the ongoing dispute.