Westlake Data Center Proposal Sparks Public Backlash at Zoning Meeting

Data Center Plans Advance In Westlake Despite Resident Outcry

The Westlake Planning and Zoning Commission voted Tuesday night to approve plans for an 87-acre data center campus after nearly four hours of public testimony, sending the proposal to the Westlake Town Council for further consideration. The proposed Circle T Data Center Campus, planned along U.S. Highway 377 near the Keller city limits, drew strong opposition from residents in both Westlake and Keller, who raised concerns about noise, water use,…

Westlake commission approves site plan for data center after emotional public hearing

The proposal now heads to the Westlake Town Council for a development agreement with the developer.

Texas residents fume over proposal to put data center next to a Buddhist monastery

The backlash coincides with a directive from Gov. Greg Abbott ordering audits of all pending data center power grid connections across Texas

Westlake Data Center proposal sparks public backlash at zoning meeting

The Westlake Planning and Zoning Commission voted Tuesday night to approve a proposed data center despite hours of opposition from residents of both Westlake and neighboring Keller.

Westlake residents push back on data center near monastery

Westlake’s proposed data center faces opposition from residents and a Buddhist monastery citing noise, health impacts and property value concerns.