The Temple Data Center Project is a data center development undertaken by Meta Platforms in Temple, Texas. Construction activities were scheduled to begin in Spring 2022 at a 400-acre site located within an industrial park at NW H.K. Dodgen Loop and Industrial Park Boulevard. The project site is situated within a regional employment area that supports a range of industrial and commercial activities. In 2026, the project is still under development.
The 380+ acre campus, currently under construction by JE Dunn Construction, aligns with Meta’s sustainability goals using 100% renewable energy and water-efficient cooling.
Rosendin was selected as the electrical contractor for the project, working alongside general contractor JE Dunn to deliver the facility and associated site infrastructure. The development carries an estimated value of approximately $800 million and is located about 50 miles north of the Austin metropolitan area.
The data center was planned to span approximately 900,000 square feet and was designed to incorporate energy-efficient systems. The facility was also planned to be supported by renewable energy sources, including solar power, and to target LEED Gold certification, with additional considerations for water resource management.
Other Projects
Other that the Temple data center project by Meta in Texas, Microsoft is also advancing the construction of two SAT data center campuses in the region.
Each project will see the tech giant investing $26 million as the company plans to commence construction on the data centers. Microsoft SAT93 and Microsoft SAT94 will commence on March and April 2027 respectively. The firm previously filed for two projects under the same name and at the same address in Medina in February 2025.
However, those projects suggested an investment of $350m each. Moreover, construction of those projects was set to begin in mid-2025 and be completed by mid-2027. According to latest filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and regulation (TDLR), SAT93 will be a one story building.
Also Read: Facebook to build US $800m data centre in Tennessee, US
Official Statement
“We are proud to provide our expertise in designing and building this critical mission project in Texas that supports the public’s love for social media as a way to connect with friends and family, utilize the marketplace, and be entertained,” said Rosendin Project Executive, Paul Gottfried. “Rosendin’s vast experience building secure and energy-efficient data centers with reliable power and communications systems makes us uniquely qualified for this important project.”
Starting July 2022, Rosendin will hire 440 craft workers and staff in Temple. This includes skilled electrical workers with the IBEW Local 72, as well as prefabrication warehouse staff, BIM (computer modelers), estimators, project managers, and office staff. Career opportunities are available for experienced craft workers, as well as apprentices and those interested in exploring jobs in the construction industry.
“Meta Platform’s new data center is a true investment to the Temple community that is building a stronger digital infrastructure, creating high-paying jobs, and using clean energy solutions that will supported by 100% renewable energy,” said Rosendin Division Manager, Shaun Mahan.
More on Rosendin
Rosendin is the nation’s leading design-build electrical construction company with $4B portfolio of work to date that includes complex mission critical data center facilities for some of the largest high-tech, social media and co-location corporations in the United States. Rosendin is also one of the fastest-growing renewable energy groups in the country.“The company has been in business for over 100-years and we value our long relationship with JE Dunn. We aim to be a strong partner to all the stakeholders by providing a stable, robust workforce of skilled craft workers with IBEW Local 72 who appreciate the value that innovative data centers have on communities,” said Rosendin General Superintendent, Justin Prince.
Project Overview
- Project Type: Hyperscale data center
- Estimated Investment: ~$800 million
- Total Floor Area: ~900,000 sq ft
- Objective: Expand digital infrastructure with energy-efficient design
Key Developers / Contractors
- Developer: Meta Platforms
- General Contractor: JE Dunn Construction
- Electrical Contractor: Rosendin
Location
- City: Temple
- State: Texas
- Country: United States
- Site Area: ~400 acres
- Proximity: ~50 miles north of Austin
- Site Reference: NW H.K. Dodgen Loop & Industrial Park Boulevard
Project Timeline
- Construction Start: Spring 2022
- Workforce Mobilization: From July 2022
Workforce
- Initial Hiring: ~440 workers
- Roles: Electrical workers, BIM specialists, project managers, and support staff
- Union Involvement: IBEW Local 72
Technical Features
- Energy-efficient data center systems
- Target Certification: LEED Gold
- Renewable Energy Integration: Planned solar power support
- Water Resource Management considerations included
Strategic Significance
- Strengthens regional digital infrastructure in Texas
- Supports high-growth data and social media demand
- Contributes to local employment and industrial development
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