EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso, the County of El Paso and the Borderplex Alliance announced on Monday, Dec. 4, they have taken major steps to support Meta, formerly known as Facebook, to develop a new hyperscale data center in El Paso which is an estimated $800 million investment.
While the announcement marks progress towards bringing Meta’s data center to El Paso, additional work remains before the project is finalized, according to El Paso officials.
“The Council and Commissioners’ decisions are a critical first step in securing the company’s presence in El Paso,” a spokesperson said in a press release on Monday.
Once established, the project will represent a long-term investment in the community, introducing a new industry that will promote innovation and create quality career opportunities, according to El Paso officials.
“The City of El Paso is thrilled at the steps taken to establish Meta’s Hyperscale Data Center
that will completely transform our community,” said Mayor Oscar Leeser. “This partnership not
only signifies a significant milestone in our technological evolution but also reaffirms our dedication to becoming a hub for innovation, job creation, and economic prosperity. Our region
has the workforce, infrastructure, and business climate to support the needs of data center
operators. We look forward to the City supporting the final stages of this project.”
“Today’s vote marks a first step toward a potential Meta data center project that could bring economic opportunities to El Paso County. I want to thank my colleagues, the Commissioners Court and the entire staff for their partnership. I appreciate Meta’s continued interest and investment in our County. Together, we can leverage new partnerships like this to help write an
even brighter chapter for the future of El Paso County,” said County Judge Ricardo Samaniego.
“We are grateful that Meta is taking steps to place their hyperscale data center in El Paso. I
congratulate city and county leaders for their foresight and commitment to job growth. Through
firsthand experience and previous projects, I can attest that Meta is a fantastic company, and
we would be thrilled to welcome them to the Borderplex region,” said Jon Barela, CEO of The
Borderplex Alliance.
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