Google Data Center Expansion & On-Site Power Generation
Midlothian
Summary
Google's Sharka data center is adding two new phases and an on-site natural gas power plant with a 20-foot sound wall. Residents raised questions about tax abatements, water usage, and noise levels.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Generates substantial county tax revenues and industrial investment while operating under existing tax abatement agreements.
The corporate applicant, local employment base, and the city's broader economic tax base.
Nearby property owners concerned with industrial noise, visual impact, and resource consumption.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - Oct 13, 2026
Google's Sharka data center is adding two new phases and an on-site natural gas power plant with a 20-foot sound wall. Residents raised questions about tax abatements, water usage, and noise levels.
Council OKs plan for new data center - Midlothian Mirror
Bill Spinkswspinks@cherryroad.com The recent nationwide public backlash against data centers has resulted in new Texas state regulations that are intended to benefit residents — including those close to industrial areas of Midlothian. The Midlothian City Council on Sept. 22 unanimously approved, after a nearly 90-minute discussion, a series of motions that bring about a proposal […]
Planning and Zoning Commission - Sep 15, 2026
Google is expanding its Railport campus with two massive data centers and an on-site natural gas power plant to provide temporary bridge power. Residents questioned the impact on local water supplies, electrical grids, and noise levels, despite developer assurances of closed-loop cooling and strict decibel limits.
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