Two real estate development firms are joining forces to bring a massive new hyperscale data center campus to Dallas-Fort Worth.
Provident Data Centers is joining forces with PowerHouse Data Centers to construct a massive campus on a 768-acre site in the metroplex.
“The demands on digital infrastructure are accelerating like never before, driven by explosive growth in data, AI, and cloud services. This project is designed to meet those needs by creating spaces designed for rapid scalability, high-density power requirements, and seamless connectivity,” said Provident Founder and CEO Leon Backes, per Digital Infra Network.
Doug Fleit, co-founder and CEO of PowerHouse Data Centers, echoed Backes’ sentiment.
“Our partnership with Provident is fortified by pioneering expertise, collaboration, and forward-thinking vision. This is more than just a data center; it’s the future of digital infrastructure; we’re building a new frontier in the heart of Texas,” he said.
A November 2024 report ranked the Dallas-Fort Worth area second in the nation with 776 megawatts of leased critical IT power capacity. The region continues to attract high-profile data center projects, such as the more than one million square feet of space being built by Microsoft and QTS in Irving.
“We’re not just bringing power to the grid; we’re powering the future,” said Backes. “Texas is already a leader in technology, our goal for this campus is to make it the undisputed heavyweight champion of digital infrastructure.”
In November, The Dallas Express reported that DataBank plans to overhaul its data center in Ellis County. The expansion, estimated to cost $265 million, will see the company construct a 425,000-square-foot facility on its 292-acre site.
While data centers can occupy large footprints, more and more are being built vertically to save space. As these facilities stretch upward, complications arise around managing airflow, cabling, and moving heavy equipment between floors.
Last year, the Fort Worth City Council approved a zoning change for a data center campus that will include five separate buildings, one of which will be 105 feet in height.