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Data Center Signal is tracking 19 clips about Tract data center developments across 4 states, including VA, NV, TX, IL.

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Data Center Boom Exposes GOP Faultlines over Local Control
News ClipThe Texas Observer·Caldwell County, TX

Data Center Boom Exposes GOP Faultlines over Local Control

Caldwell County, Texas, faces a data center boom, with local officials and citizens pushing for greater local control to regulate developments due to concerns over energy and water consumption. They are advocating for state legislation to grant counties more land-use authority and proposing a moratorium, despite the state's historical move towards state supremacy over local control. Several data center projects, including those from Tract, Edged, and Powerhouse, are planned for the county.

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6/9/2026
Hanover supervisors reject 430-acre data center campus
News ClipVirginia Business·Hanover County, VA

Hanover supervisors reject 430-acre data center campus

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors voted 4-3 to reject a proposed 430-acre data center campus from Denver-based developer Tract. The project, known as Mountain Road Technology Park, faced strong public opposition due to concerns about water usage, pollution, noise, and traffic. Supervisors weighed the potential tax revenue against resident concerns and environmental impacts.

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5/29/2026
Hanover rejects Mountain Road data center after marathon meeting
News ClipThe Center Square·Hanover County, VA

Hanover rejects Mountain Road data center after marathon meeting

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors voted 4-3 to reject a proposed 427-acre data center campus along Mountain Road, effectively blocking the project from Denver-based Tract. The decision followed a lengthy and emotionally charged public hearing, where residents voiced concerns over the project's impact on the county's rural identity, water resources, and electric grid. The proposal included rezoning, conditional use permits, and special exceptions that ultimately failed.

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5/28/2026
Hanover County officials vote down a controversial data center proposal
News ClipWWBT·Hanover County, VA

Hanover County officials vote down a controversial data center proposal

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors voted 4-3 to deny a controversial proposal by Tract for the Mountain Road Tech Park, which would have brought multiple data centers to the county. The decision came after months of strong community opposition, primarily driven by concerns over water usage, environmental impacts, and the project's effect on the rural landscape. Despite developer concessions, the board sided with residents, blocking the project's advancement.

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5/28/2026
Gov. Lombardo, construction companies break ground on 2 million sq. ft. data center in Storey Co.
News ClipKOLO | 8 News Now·South Valley, Storey County, NV

Gov. Lombardo, construction companies break ground on 2 million sq. ft. data center in Storey Co.

Fleet Data Centers and Tract broke ground on a $4.6 billion, 2 million square foot data center in Storey County, Nevada, with support from Gov. Joe Lombardo. The project is expected to create 1,500 construction jobs and 100 long-term tech positions, but has drawn environmental concerns from the Sierra Club regarding water usage and power. Governor Lombardo also expressed a desire for the Reno City Council to end its existing moratorium on data centers.

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5/20/2026
Latest Iron Horse data center proposal teed up for Hanover Planning Commission review
News ClipRichmond BizSense·Ashland, Hanover County, VA

Latest Iron Horse data center proposal teed up for Hanover Planning Commission review

WestDulles Properties is bringing an amended Iron Horse data center proposal before the Hanover Planning Commission in Virginia. This new plan, which includes less buildable area and lower height restrictions, aims to address concerns that led to a previous rejection by the Hanover Board of Supervisors. The project straddles the Hanover-Ashland line, with the Ashland portion already approved.

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5/14/2026
Hanover and Henrico Residents Oppose Proposed Data Centers
News ClipHenrico Citizen·Hanover County, VA

Hanover and Henrico Residents Oppose Proposed Data Centers

Residents in Hanover and Henrico counties, Virginia, are actively opposing multiple hyperscale data center proposals, particularly the 427-acre Mountain Road Technology Park developed by Tract. Concerns include environmental impact, water supply strain, and increased electricity costs. The Hanover planning commission recommended approval, and the Hanover Board of Supervisors is set to hold a final vote on May 27.

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5/12/2026
Hanover supervisors to consider raising tax rate on data center equipment
News ClipRichmond BizSense·Hanover County, VA

Hanover supervisors to consider raising tax rate on data center equipment

Hanover County supervisors are considering raising the special tax rate on data center equipment, potentially from $0.45 to up to $3 per $100 of assessed value. This reevaluation comes as the county sees increasing interest from data center developers, with several zoning requests filed and one large campus already approved and under construction. A public hearing and vote on the new tax rate are scheduled for June 24.

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4/27/2026
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 4.20.26
News ClipRichmond BizSense·Hanover County, VA

The Agenda: Local government briefs for 4.20.26

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.

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4/20/2026
Northern Nevada a hot market for data center development
News ClipNevada Appeal·Reno, Storey County, NV

Northern Nevada a hot market for data center development

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.

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4/17/2026
Hanover Planning Commission recommends approval of 430-acre data center project
News ClipRichmond BizSense·Hanover County, VA

Hanover Planning Commission recommends approval of 430-acre data center project

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.

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4/17/2026
‘Hurtful’: Officials to vote on controversial data center on Hanover, Henrico county line Thursday evening
News ClipWRIC ABC 8News·Hanover County, VA

‘Hurtful’: Officials to vote on controversial data center on Hanover, Henrico county line Thursday evening

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.

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4/16/2026
Maps highlight 140 planned data centers in Texas
News ClipJust The News·TX

Maps highlight 140 planned data centers in Texas

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.

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CyrusOneMicrosoft
4/13/2026
The Agenda: Local government briefs for 4.13.26
News ClipRichmond BizSense·Hanover County, VA

The Agenda: Local government briefs for 4.13.26

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.

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4/13/2026
Data Center land sold in December for $51 million
News ClipWCSJ News·Morris, Grundy County, IL

Data Center land sold in December for $51 million

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.

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3/31/2026
Mountain Road data center proposal deferred again by planning commission
News ClipWWBT·Hanover County, VA

Mountain Road data center proposal deferred again by planning commission

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.

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3/20/2026