Project Baccara Annexation and Data Center Power Plant
Summary
The city annexed 160 acres and rezoned it for three data centers and an 18-turbine natural gas power plant near Luke Air Force Base. Backers cite 300+ jobs and $20 million a year in tax revenue; neighbors from Waddell and Surprise worry about noise, emissions, groundwater wells, and home values.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
The developer says the projects will bring over 300 high-paying jobs and about $20 million a year in tax revenue, plus funding toward a new 303-corridor fire station.
Glendale taxpayers gain new revenue and jobs, and 303-corridor residents get a partially funded fire station.
Nearby Waddell and Surprise residents say they face noise, air emissions, and groundwater risks, and fear property value impacts.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council (Regular) — October 27, 2026
The city annexed 160 acres and rezoned it for three data centers and an 18-turbine natural gas power plant near Luke Air Force Base. Backers cite 300+ jobs and $20 million a year in tax revenue; neighbors from Waddell and Surprise worry about noise, emissions, groundwater wells, and home values.
Citizens Utility Advisory Commission Amended — October 7, 2026
Commissioners pressed staff on how the planned data center out west will affect water. Staff explained it sits in EPCOR's service area, not Glendale's, and new-generation data centers use dry cooling, but everyone will be tapping groundwater at the same time in the short term.
City Council (Regular) — April 28, 2026
A proposed 160-acre heavy industrial project featuring data centers and gas turbines sparked intense debate and opposition from nearby residents over noise, air pollution, and safety risks near Luke Air Force Base. City council members approved a pre-annexation agreement after confirming the base issued compatibility findings, noting that final zoning decisions rest with the county.
Glendale council will vote on annexation of Project Eagle, Project Baccara - Glendale Independent
What could be the final public discussion of Project Eagle data centers and Project Baccara power plant near Luke Air Force Base is on the docket for the Oct. 27 Glendale City Council voting meeting. …
Glendale council approves annexation of data centers, gas power plant - Glendale Independent
Glendale City Council voted on the annexation of 160 acres into the city, where a controversial project with three data centers and almost 20 turbines for a natural gas power plant will …
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