Mason County Proposes 2,000-Acre Data Center Complex Amid Local Opposition

Mason County officials reviewed a plan for a 2,000-acre hyperscale data center complex proposed by an unnamed Fortune 50 tech company. The project aims to create 2,000 construction jobs and 400 permanent jobs, with a projected cost of over $555 million. Local opposition is mounting, with concerns about the impact on farmland and a potential lawsuit to block zoning changes necessary for the development.

Published Mar 27, 2026

Mason County officials presented a plan for a 2,000-acre hyperscale data center complex by an unnamed Fortune 50 company, which has contracts ready with property owners. The project, expected to create 2,000 construction jobs and 400 permanent jobs, has a budget exceeding $555 million.

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Local residents expressed concerns over the conversion of farmland to industrial property and the lack of transparency regarding the company's identity. A lawyer representing residents announced intentions to file a lawsuit against the proposed zoning change, arguing it contradicts the county's development plan. The identity of the tech company is likely to remain undisclosed until after zoning approval and property contracts are finalized.