New Data Center: Gov. Kehoe, Missouri, Celebrate Google Investment As Major Economic Boost

New Data Center: Gov. Kehoe, Missouri, Celebrate Google Investment As Major Economic Boost

NEW FLORENCE, MO. - Google announced Wednesday, May 20, 2026, a $15 billion investment to build a data center in New Florence, Mo., a project state officials said will create thousands of jobs, expand local infrastructure capacity, and support energy affordability programs in Montgomery County and beyond.The planned facility will be built in Montgomery County in New Florence, about 20 miles west of Warrenton along Interstate 70, next to an appro…

Google, Gov. Mike Kehoe announce $15b investment to bring data center to New Florence

On Wednesday, Gov. Mike Kehoe announced that Google was going to spend $15 billion on a data center and infrastructure in New Florence, Mo.

Google to unveil more details about mid-Missouri data center

Tech giant Google is expected to reveal more details about its new data center project in Montgomery County at a press conference Wednesday afternoon.

Google Deepens Missouri Roots with New Data Center, Energy, and Community Investments - Missouri Partnership

$15 billion investment will create thousands of jobs in Montgomery County—and local partnerships will increase energy affordability and job training NEW FLORENCE, MO — May 20, 2026 — Today, at a community celebration at the Laborers and Contractors Training Center, Google announced a new $15 billion investment in building infrastructure in Missouri, including a new data center in New Florence, located in Montgomery County. This investment is bui…