Meta Selects the Kansas City Region for New Hyperscale Data Center
The company formerly known as Facebook will supply its project with 100% renewable energy and will support 100 jobs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Area Development Council and its partners announced that Meta (formerly Facebook) selected the Kansas City region for its new hyperscale data center. Located in the Golden Plains Technology Park, a 5.5 million-square-foot data center campus in Kansas City, Missouri, Meta will invest more than $800 million over the next several years to build out its nearly 1 million-square-foot facility.
“Meta is excited to call Kansas City our new home," said Darcy Nothnagle, director of community and economic development, Meta. "It stands out with so much to offer — good access to infrastructure and fiber; a strong pool of talent for both construction and operations; and, more than anything, great community partners. Meta is committed to being a good neighbor and investing in the long-term vitality of the region for years to come.”
The development will boost the local economy, supporting up to 100 operational jobs and more than 1,300 jobs at peak construction. The tech company is starting construction and plans to be operational in 2024.