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Westlake's massive planned data center sparks concerns in Keller

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A planned data center development in Westlake is drawing concern from residents just across the city line in Keller, where neighbors say they were caught off guard by the project and are worried about its potential impact on their community. According to the site plan submitted to Westlake’s Planning and Zoning Commission , the Circle T Data Center project would encompass about 3.83 million square feet of commercial space on 87.96 acres near Highway 377 and Westport Parkway. The development sits along the Westlake-Keller border, placing some homes just feet from the project site. Keller resident Kevin Myers can see it through a hole in his fence. “If you look right here, it’s basically where that barbed wire fence is,” Myers said, pointing to the property line separating his neighborhood from the proposed development. Myers said he first learned about the project through a social media post shared by the Town of Westlake on Wednesday. The City of Keller later posted on its social media

First report: Westlake officials announce construction of data center near Keller, Southlake — communityimpact.com, 13d