Supply and demand models show Mesa has a sufficient water supply to cover significant increases in demand through 2040, but city officials can’t guarantee that.
Mesaâs claim on the unofficial title âData Center Alleyâ just got stronger with a boost from a $1 billion project.
At its May 17 meeting, Mesa City Council approved a development agreement for a company that plans to build a data center on Elliot and Ellsworth roads in the northwest corner of Eastmark.
A mystery company will invest ânorth of $800 million â well north of $800 million,â according to Mayor John Giles.
Though one council member vehemently spoke out against yet another water-guzzling business, the unnamed tech company will join a growing crowd of data centers in the neighborhood of southeast Mesa.
Apple has a data center up and crunching on Elliot and Signal Butte. Between Apple and the new player, EdgeCore has a real-estate specific data center.Â