Colliers Engineering Data Center Campus Approval
Summary
A massive 954-acre data center campus was approved with on-site natural gas fuel cell power generation and a strict 300-acre-foot annual water cap. Residents expressed strong concerns regarding regional water depletion, grid impacts, and potential heat island effects.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 5
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Generates an estimated $262 million in construction privilege taxes, $32 million annually in municipal property taxes, and $117 million annually for the school district.
The developer, property owners, local taxing districts, and commercial electricity providers.
Local residents and agricultural users concerned about long-term aquifer depletion and energy consumption.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Data center leaders say technology has changed as scrutiny grows
GOLD CANYON — With proposed data center developments drawing increased scrutiny across Pinal County, Arizona and the nation, industry and business leaders told attendees at a Pinal Partnership breakfast at Gold Canyon Golf Resort Friday that advances...
Casa Grande Data Center Permit Approved for New Campus, Separate From Prop 207 Waiver Site
Another Casa Grande data center, separate from the Prop 207 waiver site on Gila Bend Highway, won a city permit capping its water use at 300 acre-feet a year. The 954-acre Grande Valley campus must generate its own power with fuel cells until grid ca...
CG planning panel OKs permit for 954-acre data center campus
CASA GRANDE — A conditional use permit for the proposed Grande Valley Industrial Data Center Campus, a 954-acre development with on-site power generation and battery storage, received approval from the Casa Grande Planning and Zoning Commission follo...
Planning and Zoning Commission - Oct 1, 2026
A massive 954-acre data center campus was approved with on-site natural gas fuel cell power generation and a strict 300-acre-foot annual water cap. Residents expressed strong concerns regarding regional water depletion, grid impacts, and potential heat island effects.
Casa Grande Puts New Data Center Rules to the Test With 945-Acre Campus
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