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Arizona's $25 Billion Hassayampa Ranch Data Center Secures Approval for West Valley Expansion

October 24, 2026 at 07:03 EDT

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Arizona Land Consulting has secured zoning approval for a $25 billion AI data center campus spanning 2,000 acres near Phoenix, positioning the West Valley as a critical infrastructure hub in the accelerating race for artificial intelligence computational resources. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the industrial use permit in December 2025, with a refined project design approved in April 2026, clearing the path for Hassayampa Ranch to move into construction phase in 2026.

AI Infrastructure · October 2026

Arizona's $25B Data Center Secures Approval

Hassayampa Ranch moves into construction phase with 1.5 gigawatts of AI computing power planned for the West Valley.

$25B

Total Investment

2,000

Acres (Tonopah)

1.5 GW

Power Capacity

Key Milestones

Land acquired: May 2025 ($51M)
Zoning approved: December 10, 2025 (unanimous)
Design approved: April 8, 2026
Timeline: Construction to begin 2026

Community Engagement

Initial opposition centered on water well impacts and energy costs. Developer implemented design modifications including expanded setbacks, repositioned office buildings, and preserved desert buffers. Previously vocal opponents signed support letters after reviewing refined plans.

Regional Context

West Valley (Goodyear, Avondale, El Mirage) is Arizona's primary data center corridor. Microsoft, Google, and Meta are also constructing massive AI facilities in the region, positioning Arizona as a critical hub for AI infrastructure investment.

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