A proposed data center near Benbrook is drawing growing attention as the Fort Worth City Council prepares to vote March 10 on possible tax incentives tied to the project.
Edged Data Centers wants to build a large facility in the Veale Ranch development in west Fort Worth, not far from Benbrook neighborhoods. The project has been reported as a $1.1 billion investment that could generate nearly $50 million in new city tax revenue over the next decade, according to reporting from Fort Worth, Inc and Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Because the site sits close to Benbrook and parts of unincorporated Tarrant County, many residents are paying close attention.
Some neighbors are raising questions about water use, power demand, noise, and light from large-scale data operations, while others see potential economic benefits, including investment and new tax revenue for the region.
As the discussion grows, everyone is urged to learn more and take part in the public process by reading up on resources on the nationwide expansion of data centers at RejectBigTech.com.
As the conversation continues to garner more attention in West Fort Worth and Benbrook, everyone should seriously consider what the project could mean for the area’s future.
For now, Fort Worth City Council meetings allow residents to speak before votes are taken, and the March 10 meeting will play an important role in what happens next.
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