Metrobloks has unveiled plans to invest $1.4 billion in a new high-density data center campus in Liberty, Missouri, marking a significant expansion of digital infrastructure in the Kansas City region.

The project will comprise approximately 568,800 square feet across three buildings, designed to support high-performance computing and latency-sensitive applications. The campus targets growing demand tied to cloud services and AI workloads, with site selection driven by access to fiber connectivity, central U.S. geography, and power availability.

Metrobloks will develop and operate the facility, positioning the Liberty campus as part of its broader strategy to expand last-mile data delivery capacity in key U.S. markets. The company focuses on high-density deployments tailored to enterprise and hyperscale clients requiring low-latency performance.

State and regional entities played a role in securing the project, including the Missouri Department of Economic Development, Kansas City Area Development Council, and Liberty Economic Development Corporation, alongside utility providers Evergy and Spire. The coordinated effort reflects increasing competition among Midwest markets to attract large-scale data center investment.

Jobs

The development is expected to generate at least 30 permanent positions with average annual wages of approximately $95,649, in addition to several hundred construction jobs. While direct employment remains limited—a common characteristic of data center projects—the economic impact is typically driven by capital investment, utility demand, and associated supply chain activity.

The Liberty project aligns with a broader trend of data center expansion into secondary U.S. markets, where lower land costs, scalable power infrastructure, and reduced congestion compared to primary hubs such as Northern Virginia and Silicon Valley are attracting operators. The Kansas City region, in particular, has emerged as a growing node due to its network connectivity and relative cost advantages.

Construction timelines have not been disclosed, but the project adds to a pipeline of large-scale digital infrastructure investments reshaping regional economic development strategies across the Midwest

Additionally, Metrobloks’ $1.4 billion Liberty campus adds to a growing number of major Midwest data center projects, including CyrusOne’s proposed facility in Sangamon County, Illinois, reflecting increasing investment in the region’s digital infrastructure.

Fact Sheet: Metrobloks Data Center Campus in Liberty, Missouri

Project Overview

• Investment: $1.4 Billion
• Facility Size: 568,800 square feet
• Building Count: 3 state-of-the-art buildings
• Location: Liberty, Missouri (Clay County / Kansas City Region)

Economic Impact

• Direct Jobs: 30 permanent high-quality positions
• Average Salary: $95,649 annually
• Construction Jobs: Hundreds of temporary roles created during build-out
• Community Benefit: Increased tax revenue with minimal demand on schools or emergency services

Technical Specifications

• Core Focus: High-density infrastructure for AI and cloud scaling
• Connectivity: Low-latency “last mile” data delivery
• Network Assets: Integrated into a robust regional fiber network
• Power Source: Reliable, cost-effective energy via Evergy and Spire

Sustainability & Design

• Water Efficiency: Very low water use design
• Operational Impact: Low-impact operations for local community compatibility
• Resource Management: Engineered for minimal strain on municipal infrastructure

Collaboration Partners

• State of Missouri & Department of Economic Development
• Missouri Partnership
• Kansas City Area Development Council
• City of Liberty & Liberty Economic Development Corporation
• Evergy and Spire