Skybox Datacenters plans massive facility in Wichita Falls Business Park
Key Questions
What are Skybox Datacenters' plans for Wichita Falls?
Skybox Datacenters proposes building a major data center facility in the Wichita Falls Business Park. The project could create up to 1,000 jobs and triple the local property tax base.
When will commissioners review the data center proposal?
Wichita County commissioners are scheduled to hear a presentation from Skybox Datacenters on Tuesday. This comes as local leaders push for state-level regulations on data centers.
What concerns have local leaders raised about data centers?
Leaders back a special legislative session to regulate data centers due to potential impacts on water, electricity, noise, and light. This introduces a political element to the proposed economic development.
Skybox Datacenters proposes a major data center in Wichita Falls, potentially employing 1,000 and tripling the property tax base. Wichita County commissioners will hear the presentation tomorrow. Local leaders are now backing a push for a special session to regulate data centers, raising concerns about water, electricity, noise, and light. This adds a political dimension to the economic development opportunity.