Recent Developments in Buckeye, AZ

Major Data Center Park Coming to Buckeye

A Denver-based startup, Tract, has acquired a 2,100-acre plot in southwest Buckeye to develop one of the nation’s largest data center parks. The facility aims to house up to 20 million square feet of servers, requiring up to 1.8 gigawatts of power. Tract is collaborating with Arizona Public Service (APS) to expand the area’s power infrastructure, potentially including a new power plant.

Animal Rescue Highlights Community Concerns

Maricopa County Sheriff’s deputies rescued nearly a dozen animals from a property in Buckeye, where they were found in deplorable conditions. Investigators discovered numerous animals and livestock, some dead or barely alive. The case underscores ongoing concerns about animal welfare in the community.

Sources

• Developer wants to power the future of AI in Buckeye with new data center
• Deputies rescue animals found in ‘horrific conditions’ in Buckeye