Eagle Mountain is set to become home to a significant new datacenter campus, as QTS, a leading builder and operator of colocation datacenters, recently broke ground on its latest project.
Situated just west of the existing Meta campus, the new QTS development signals a major economic development win for the community, promising new jobs, increased tax revenue, and further growth in the city’s technological footprint.
“While the QTS project will share many similarities with the Meta project, QTS, as an innovator in modern collocation data center design has some great unique qualities that add to the other benefits we’ve already seen with data center development in our city,” says City Economic Development Director Evan Berrett.
One standout feature of the QTS datacenter is its water-efficient design. Unlike many traditional datacenters, which can consume vast amounts of water for cooling purposes, the QTS facilities will utilize advanced technology that eliminates the need for water in the cooling process.
This innovation aligns with Eagle Mountain’s dedication to sustainable growth and responsible water use in the face of ongoing drought concerns across the state.
The construction of the QTS campus will be an ongoing endeavor, expected to span multiple years as the company establishes a series of state-of-the-art facilities designed to meet the needs of today’s fast-paced digital world.
Each facility will leverage the latest innovations in data storage, security, and efficiency, placing Eagle Mountain on the map as a significant contributor to the nation’s digital infrastructure.
“Our City is being recognized as an emerging technology powerhouse and a lot more is to come even beyond data centers,” says Berrett.
In addition to job creation, the datacenter campus is expected to contribute to Eagle Mountain’s tax base, allowing for further investments in community services and infrastructure.
As the project progresses, QTS plans to work closely with city officials to ensure that local residents benefit from the development’s positive impacts.
The arrival of QTS not only strengthens Eagle Mountain’s economy but also bolsters the city’s reputation as an emerging hub for technological innovation. With Meta and now QTS setting up large-scale operations, Eagle Mountain is primed for continued growth in the tech sector, positioning the city as an attractive destination for similar future developments.
This article was written by an Eagle Mountain City staff member and was syndicated from the City website.