While in early stages, two developments so far call for six data center buildings spread between Fort Worth and Garland.The company, which has existing Dallas data center space off Interstate 35 near Regal Row, is in the early stages of planning three two-story facilities for a site near Aledo and Chapin School roads in southwest Fort Worth, along with three additional ones in Garland.The three Fort Worth buildings are expected to support 48 megawatts, according to state filings.
Filings show the estimated construction cost for the three facilities in Fort Worth total more than $1.5 billion, while the three in Garland could cost more than $1.3 billion.Construction for the Fort Worth buildings is slated to start in September with completion projected for early 2026. The Garland buildings are set to start in July with completion expected in September 2026.Advertisement
Billions of dollars in investments in the capital-intensive projects are expected to be made over the next three to four years in Dallas-Fort Worth. That’s due to the area’s central location, land availability and relatively affordable price compared to other markets.Dallas-based real estate development company Jackson-Shaw has officially broken ground and obtained its first tenant for Lakeview Business District in Rowlett.