Butte Officials Plan Site Visit to Sabey Data Center in Quincy, Washington

Seven members of the Butte Council of Commissioners and city staff will visit Sabey Data Center in Quincy, Washington, on March 26 for a fact-finding mission related to a proposed $1 billion data center in Butte. The trip aims to observe operations and address community concerns about the project's impact, including water and power consumption. The delegation will meet with local officials and engage with community members, returning on March 28. Funding will come from the chief executive office's discretionary fund.

Published Mar 24, 2026

On March 26, a delegation from Butte, including seven commissioners and city staff, will travel to Quincy, Washington, to visit the Sabey Data Center. This trip is linked to a proposed $1 billion data center in the Montana Connections Business Development Park.

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The group aims to observe operations and engage with local officials regarding the project's potential community impact. The itinerary includes meetings and site visits on March 27, with a return planned for March 28.

The trip is funded by the chief executive office's discretionary fund. Concerns about water and power consumption related to the data center have been raised by citizens and watchdog groups, emphasizing the need for more transparency and information from Sabey.