Controversial data center in Westlake could move forward after Thursday vote

After months of pushbacks and legal challenges... a controversial data center proposal in Westlake could be moving forward. The city says it has reached a settlement with Keller and nearby homeowners. The Westlake Town Council is set to consider approving the development agreement at a meeting on Thursday, November 12.

The proposed data center would be near US 377 and Westport Parkway. According to the city the facility would cover nearly 88 acres and the city says the data center expected to generate about $5 million a year for Westlake during its first ten years.

This comes after Keller city leaders and nearby homeowners reached a settlement with the developer, which included nearly $2 million in payments. That includes $1.5 million for noise monitoring and other community programs, $300,000 for Keller fire rescue and money to cover legal and consulting fees.

The agreement also gives Keller the ability to enforce noise limits at nearby homes, requires regular noise monitoring and adds landscaping and emissions controls for backup generators.

The Lakes at Marshall Ridge Homeowners Association has also agreed to drop its lawsuit.

The Westlake Town Council meeting is set for 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 12 and the vote could clear the way for the data center to move forward.