Data Centers
Bosque County, TX
CyrusOne is developing a state-of-the-art data center campus in Bosque County, TX. We're committed to being a responsible community partner, driving local economic opportunity, prioritizing environmental responsibility and contributing to the region's continued prosperity.
What is a data center and who is CyrusOne?
What is a data center?
A data center is a physical facility that stores and processes the data behind everything digital. Every time you use your smartphone, stream a movie, use email, connect with a doctor via telehealth, or rely on emergency services, that information travels through a data center. We cannot disclose specific customer information due to confidentiality agreements.
Who is CyrusOne?
CyrusOne has been a leading global data center owner, developer and operator for 25 years with over 60 data centers across the United States, Europe, and Japan.
Does CyrusOne have other facilities in Texas?
Yes. 30% of CyrusOne's portfolio is located in Texas, including facilities in Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio, representing billions in infrastructure investment across the state. We employ hundreds of full-time and contract employees in Texas. We're not a one-time developer—we build long-term relationships in the communities where we operate and maintain facilities for decades.
Why Bosque County?
Bosque County offers an ideal combination of available land, reliable power through our partnership with Calpine at Thad Hill Energy Center, and access to a talented workforce. The location provides unique infrastructure advantages for this type of facility.
How many construction phases have been planned and when do you expect them to be completed?
In Bosque County, there are two construction phases planned. The first phase consists of two buildings, which are expected to be completed this year. Phase two is three buildings. We expect all phases to be operational by 2027.
How are data centers regulated?
Data centers are clean facilities that do not generate industrial pollutants or hazardous waste. The primary environmental considerations are:
- Backup generators that comply with EPA emission standards and are used infrequently for required maintenance testing and emergency situations.
- Closed-loop cooling system uses water with corrosion inhibitors and microbiocides added to maintain system integrity. After application of these treatments, the system remains 99.999% water. All system fluids are managed by licensed contractors in accordance with EPA regulations.
- Sanitary wastewater (restrooms, sinks) handled through code-compliant septic systems
All operations comply with applicable environmental regulations, including EPA standards and local ordinances.
Will CyrusOne and County staff hold a large public hearing for public questions and answers?
Yes. CyrusOne is working with the County and community to participate in public forums when invited. We are committed to transparency and ongoing community engagement. We have:
- Provided a comprehensive Community FAQ website addressing key concerns
- Made ourselves available at communities@cyrusone.com for direct questions
- Engaged with local officials and community leaders
- Participated in community forums in October 2024, October 2025 and January 2026
- Hosted a Career Fair at Clifton Civic Center in December 2025 with fully paid scholarships for data center technician certificates
- Provided sponsorships and donations to various Bosque County organizations and initiatives
We remain committed to answering questions and addressing concerns throughout the review process and welcome opportunities to engage with the community through appropriate forums. Please contact us at communities@cyrusone.com.
How can local organizations reach out to CyrusOne for community partnerships or support?
We are committed to being an active partner in Bosque County and welcome opportunities to support local organizations and initiatives. We have already partnered with several community organizations including:
- West Shore Civic Association
- Veterans Memorial of Meridian
- Clifton Elementary School PTO
- Bosque Animal Rescue Kennels (BARK)
- Paws Place Rescue
- Bosque Museum
- Meridian High School Band
- Kopperl ISD
- Texas State Technical College
If your organization would like to discuss partnership opportunities or community enrichment participation, please contact us at communities@cyrusone.com. We are particularly interested in supporting initiatives related to education, veterans, youth programs, emergency services, and workforce development.
Will the facility use large amounts of water and strain local water supply?
No. Once operational, our data center will not use any water from the Brazos River or Lake Whitney.
Our operational water use will come from an onsite well permitted through the Middle Trinity Groundwater Conservation District. We use a closed-loop cooling system that is filled once and continuously recirculated—no ongoing water consumption for cooling.
Our total annual water usage per building is approximately 250,000 gallons (restrooms, sinks, fire suppression), which is equivalent to about 2-3 typical Texas homes. This minimal usage will not affect local water rates or availability.
A closed-loop cooling system is a self-contained system that continuously circulates water within the building to remove heat without mixing with the external environment. After the initial fill, there is no daily water usage for cooling since the system remains closed. A small amount of make-up water may be added periodically to account for minor evaporation.
Note on construction: During the construction phase, our contractors have a permit to temporarily use water from the Brazos River for dust control, backfill compaction, and other standard construction activities. This is temporary and will end when construction is complete.
For reference, in August 2025, the Brazos River Authority publicly confirmed there are "no agreements or discussions between the BRA and the owners of any data center for water supply." Source
Is there groundwater contamination from coolant systems or chemicals used?
No. The closed-loop cooling system is a sealed, self-contained system with no discharge to soil or septic system. The system uses water with corrosion inhibitors and microbiocides added to maintain system integrity. After application of these treatments, the system remains 99.999% water. All system fluids are managed by licensed contractors in accordance with EPA regulations. Any maintenance requiring fluid disposal is handled by certified vendors in full compliance with environmental regulations.
What is the projected property-tax benefit?
The CyrusOne data center project is estimated to generate significant new tax revenue to Bosque County, Clifton ISD, the Hospital District, and Emergency Services combined once fully built out and leased. This includes both data center infrastructure and tenant IT equipment, based on our expected infrastructure investment and anticipated tangible personal property to be installed by tenants.
We operate more than 60 data centers globally, 30% of those data centers are in the state of Texas.
What benefits will the community see? Will this facility generate new jobs and local tax revenue?
Once fully built out and leased, the CyrusOne data center project is expected to generate significant new property tax revenue to Bosque County, Clifton ISD, the Hospital District, and Emergency Services combined. This includes both data center infrastructure and tenant IT equipment based on our expected infrastructure investment and anticipated tangible personal property to be installed by tenants.
Once fully operational, the campus is expected to employ hundreds of permanent, full-time employees over time, supporting technical operations, facility management, and other essential support roles. Staffing levels scale as individual buildings are constructed and brought online, with positions drawing from a broad range of experience and skillsets, many of which do not require a college degree.
To help prepare local residents for data center careers, CyrusOne has established the CyrusOne Data Center Scholarship with Texas State Technical College, committing $10,000+ annually to support residents/students pursuing data center careers. To find out more about TSTC's 12-week (part-time) or 6-week (full-time) MEI Data Center Pathway Program please email communities@cyrusone.com.
Construction will also create hundreds of jobs over the multi-year build period across various trades and skilled labor. We are committed to prioritizing regional workforce through Bosque County workforce development programs, ensuring local workers and contractors get first opportunity. Once the project is approved, we will host a career fair with our construction and trade partners for the community to ensure local hiring and local networking opportunities. (Exampe: CyrusOne Bosque TX Career Fair)
How can I get more information on getting a data center technician role?
To help prepare local residents for data center careers, CyrusOne has established the CyrusOne Data Center Scholarship with Texas State Technical College, committing $15,000 in 2025 and $10,000+ annually starting in 2026 to support students pursuing data center careers. In 2025, we committed $15,000 to fully fund three students (approximately $5,000 per student for tuition, books, and fees) in TSTC's 12-week (part-time) or 6-week (full-time) MEI Data Center Pathway Program. Starting in 2026, CyrusOne will provide $10,000+ annually to continue supporting students in data center-related programs.
If you are interested in applying for employment or scholarship opportunities, please reach out to us at communities@cyrusone.com.
Will the data center cause my electric bill to increase?
No, residential and commercial customers will not see their electric bills increase because of this data center. We selected this site specifically because the grid already has available transmission capacity to serve the data center. CyrusOne will pay for all transmission line upgrades and infrastructure improvements required to power this facility - residents will not pay for these upgrades. We will enter into agreements with local utility providers that ensure we pay for the electricity we use and our fair share of grid costs.
Recent research from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found that increased electricity demand from large users like data centers actually tends to lower rates for other customers, as fixed infrastructure costs are spread across more users.
Will the data center cause blackouts or brownouts in the area?
No. The site was selected because the grid has available transmission capacity. We work in close coordination with local utility providers and regional grid operators to ensure this facility will not strain the local grid.
Load studies are completed to confirm the load can be added at this location within the transmission network. The enhanced redundancy of our electrical designs also greatly reduces the probability of impacting the grid during operations.
Will light pollution impact our community?
No. We use no uplighting - all lighting is directed downward toward the ground. Our design minimizes light pollution to preserve dark skies.
Will this facility disrupt farmland or impact the environment? How do you acquire land?
No. We selected this site to avoid disrupting agricultural operations and work only with landowners who voluntarily choose to sell their properties. All land acquisitions are voluntary transactions with willing sellers.
We're preserving approximately 50% of Phase 1 acreage as wetlands and natural habitat, using extensive landscaping to screen the facility, and designing buildings to minimize visual impact. Our commitments include climate-neutral initiatives, water conservation measures, and biodiversity protection. This is not a heavy industrial facility.
Studies show data centers typically stabilize or increase property values due to economic investment, job creation, and tax revenue that improves local services like schools, roads, and emergency services. Our goal is to be good neighbors to the community.
Can we expect there to be noise from your data center?
Our cooling systems and emergency generators are designed to meet and exceed noise regulations. We make significant investments in low-noise fans, sound-attenuated compressor enclosures, sound-attenuated generator enclosures, and critical grade exhaust silencers on our generators. Backup generators run only for brief maintenance and testing periods throughout the year, and in rare cases of utility outages. If you have concerns once we're operational, contact us directly at communities@cyrusone.com.
What mitigation measures will be used for noise or light?
Our facilities are designed to meet and exceed all local noise regulations. Our design team includes acoustic consultants who measure expected noise levels at property boundaries to ensure compliance before construction begins.
Noise Mitigation:
- Sound-attenuated cooling equipment
- Sound-attenuated emergency backup generator enclosures
- Critical-grade exhaust silencers on emergency backup generators
- Strategic setbacks from property lines
- Acoustic barriers where needed
Light Mitigation:
- All exterior lighting directed downward
- No uplighting
- Shielded fixtures to prevent light spill
- Design minimizes light pollution to preserve dark skies
What emissions will come from diesel backup generators, and how will they be regulated?
Backup generators use diesel fuel with modern emission controls. Generators are used infrequently - only for required maintenance testing and in rare emergency backup situations. All testing, maintenance, and operational run times comply with EPA standards, state air quality regulations, and emission limits.
Will CyrusOne be responsible for repairs to roads or any other county infrastructure affected during construction?
Yes. Under the agreement signed with Bosque County, CyrusOne has committed to returning roads to, or above, the condition before construction.
Who are your tenants?
We cannot disclose details about our customers due to confidentiality agreements.
How do I contact you with questions or concerns?
Email us at communities@cyrusone.com -- We're committed to open communication and addressing concerns promptly.
What it means to have CyrusOne in your community
As a global leader in data center infrastructure, we understand that our responsibility extends beyond construction and operations. We hold ourselves to rigorous standards throughout every phase—from initial planning and construction through decades of operations. Our approach balances technical excellence with genuine responsiveness to community needs, building lasting partnerships that create meaningful local benefits.
Economic Impact
- Ongoing property tax revenue supporting schools, fire protection, emergency services and local priorities
- Hundreds of construction jobs during building phase and permanent careers once operational
- Partnering with area contractors and Bosque County workforce throughout project lifecycle
- December 2025 career fair connected 150+ Bosque County residents with immediate construction jobs through 10 local contractors
- CyrusOne Data Center Scholarship with TSTC—$15,000 in 2025 and $10,000+ annually starting 2026 for Bosque County residents pursuing data center careers (bettye.cole@tstc.edu to apply)
Environmental Stewardship
- Working toward climate neutrality by 2030 through renewable energy partnerships, water-efficient technology, and sustainable design practices
- Environmental commitments guide every decision we make, from site selection to daily operations
- Closed-loop cooling technology minimizes water consumption—comparable to a standard office building with no water used for cooling equipment
- Preserving approximately 50% of Phase 1 acreage as wetlands and natural habitat
- All exterior lighting directed downward with no uplighting to preserve dark skies and minimize light pollution
- Backup generators comply with EPA emission standards and run only for brief maintenance testing and rare emergency situations
Community Partnership
We have already partnered with several community organizations including:
- West Shore Civic Association (Santa's Angels Program)
- Veterans Memorial of Meridian
- Clifton Elementary School PTO
- Bosque Animal Rescue Kennels (BARK)
- Paws Place Rescue
- Bosque Museum
- Meridian High School Band
- Kopperl ISD
- Texas State Technical College
Reach out directly at communities@cyrusone.com.
Community Partners Showcase
Construction Timeline
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Project Title
Project phases: Mobilization, Construction, Completion
Project milestones: Sep 31, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
Project completion timeframe: Sep 31, 2026
Project key activities: Development, QA, Approval, Deployment
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Project Title
Project phases: Mobilization, Construction, Completion
Project milestones: Sep 31, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
Project completion timeframe: Sep 31, 2026
Project key activities: Development, QA, Approval, Deployment
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Project Title
Project phases: Mobilization, Construction, Completion
Project milestones: Sep 31, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
Project completion timeframe: Sep 31, 2026
Project key activities: Development, QA, Approval, Deployment
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Project Title
Project phases: Mobilization, Construction, Completion
Project milestones: Sep 31, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
Project completion timeframe: Sep 31, 2026
Project key activities: Development, QA, Approval, Deployment
- Construction job creation
- Permanent high-tech career opportunities
- Economic development impact
CYRUSONE DATA CENTER SCHOLARSHIP
We're fully funding 3 scholarships for local Bosque County residents to launch careers in data center operations through Texas State Technical College's certificate program. For more information, email bettye.cole@tstc.edu
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