SAN ANTONIO — A new data center will soon be in the works in South-Central Texas.
According to a March 25 filing from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, a $65 million data center owned by Amazon is planned for construction on the west side of San Antonio later this year.
The project, dubbed Lavender Hill, lists 2200 State Highway 211 as the address. Construction is expected to begin Nov. 20, 2026, with a completion estimate of Sept. 29, 2028.
It will take up a total of 93,000 square feet, according to the project description, and the building itself is set to be two stories tall.
The project adds to a growing number of data centers popping up all over the state, a phenomenon that has created division among some communities.
San Antonio City Council has recently explored ways to regulate the water and electricity used by these centers, which on average can use the same power as 80,000 homes per year.
Councilmember Ric Galvan, who represents District 6, told Spectrum News last December he’d been getting calls from constituents worried about environmental risks and potential impacts to utility bills as a result of data centers. He added that he understands the economic benefits the centers can bring and hopes partnerships with companies can reassure residents.
According to a report from KSAT, city leaders are also considering managing the data center boom on a local level with zoning requirements.