Tooele Valley Data Center, in order
What happened with this project, oldest first: the stages it reached, what the county and its cities decided, and every dated step on the record. Each entry links its source.
2 events, January 1, 2023 to May 5, 2026. Also on the record, under the month each belongs to: 19 statements, 1 figure from another source and 19 lines that are not events of their own. The facts, newest first: the record; the place: Utah.
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2023 1 event
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Entry
The Utah Inland Port Authority board created the project area near Burmester Road and I-80 in 2023 [11]
2026 1 event
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Also in April 2026: 2 statements
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Statement · Spencer Cox, Governor of Utah
Governor Cox stated that concerns about water and power use contain incorrect information and the state will not allow centers to take all power or increase utility rates. KUTV local outlet
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Statement · Spencer Cox, Governor of Utah
Governor Cox stated the project is built for this use, is right next to a natural gas pipeline so they can build their own energy, and is not next to somebody's house. KUTV local outlet
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Stratos Project data center combines water cooling and air cooling methods [3]
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Also in May 2026: 3 statements and 2 lines that are not events of their own
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Data center located in Hansel Valley, Utah [3]
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Project plans to rely on natural gas from the Ruby Pipeline, though alternative methods like wind, solar and battery technology are mentioned as possible [3]
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Statement · Kevin O'Leary, developer
Kevin O'Leary, developer, stated sustainability is at the heart of proposals regarding air quality, water use, heat and noise pollution FOX 13 News Utah local outlet
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Statement · Kevin O'Leary, investor
Kevin O'Leary claimed the Stratos Project could generate 10,000 construction jobs and 2,000 permanent jobs KUTV local outlet
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Statement · Macrina Wilkins, director of market insights, Associated General Contractors of America
Macrina Wilkins of Associated General Contractors of America said data center construction jobs might max at 10,000 but broader economic models include indirect and induced effects KUTV local outlet
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Also in July 2026: 7 statements and 8 lines that are not events of their own
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Decision · Tooele County (county)
One person was escorted out of a Tooele public meeting by law enforcement after the discussion got heated youtube.com
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Decision · Tooele County (county)
Tooele commissioners are weighing a possible ordinance to prepare for future data centers and other large developments youtube.com
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Statement · Tooele commissioners
The proposed ordinance is about creating rules before a company submits a proposal, not in relation to any specific data center or project YouTube video
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The proposed wastewater treatment plant discharge would contain arsenic and high salinity [10]
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Decision · Tooele County (county)
There is currently a moratorium on data centers in place in Tooele County. youtube.com
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Decision · Tooele County (county)
Tooele County does not have a land use classification for a data center. youtube.com
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Decision · Tooele County (county)
Hundreds of residents gathered in person and online to oppose the proposed Tooele data center project youtube.com
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Decision · Tooele County (county)
Tooele County has a moratorium on data centers youtube.com
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Statement · unnamed resident
It is much easier to prevent data centers from being built than to hold them accountable later. YouTube video
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Statement · unnamed resident
There are deep concerns about water usage with data center projects. YouTube video
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Statement · Ben Hart, Utah Inland Port Authority
Utah Inland Port Authority fully supports the Tooele County data center moratorium YouTube video
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Statement · Paul Cutler, state representative
Rep. Paul Cutler said artificial intelligence has changed data center size, impact and policy questions, and that lawmakers need to think about things differently. KMYU local outlet
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Statement · Robert Sowby, BYU civil engineering professor
Sowby said the approval process for data centers depends largely on whether a project is proposed within city limits, outside incorporated areas, or involving state and federal agencies. KMYU local outlet
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Statement · Robert Sowby, BYU civil engineering professor
BYU civil engineering professor Robert Sowby stated there is no single person or agency responsible for approving a large scale data center. KMYU local outlet
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Decision · Tooele County (county)
Tooele County community members are weighing in on how the county should prepare for future data centers and other large developments as leaders consider new zoning rules. kutv.com
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Also in August 2026: 2 statements and 3 lines that are not events of their own
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Decision · Tooele County (county)
Dozens of Tooele County residents opposed data centers at planning commission meeting kutv.com
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Decision · Tooele County (county)
Tooele County planning commission held meeting on new zoning rules for data centers kutv.com
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Decision · Tooele County (county)
Residents protested a project area and ordinance during a public hearing in Tooele County that could allow for a data center to be built yahoo.com
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Statement · Tooele County residents
Tooele County residents voiced opposition to a potential data center, urging decision makers to do the right thing. ABC4 Utah local outlet
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Statement · Utah officials and investors at Beehive Energy Alliance
Workforce shortages, not funding or ideas, may be the real constraint on energy project delivery in Utah TechBuzz News local outlet
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Also in September 2026: 5 statements, 1 figure from another source and 6 lines that are not events of their own
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Entry · Moratorium
Until Tooele County lifts its moratorium, not much will be done on the project. [12]
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Decision · Tooele County (county)
Tooele County currently has a moratorium on data center facilities. youtube.com
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Decision · Tooele County (county)
A letter signed by more than 1000 Tooele residents was presented at the state capitol requesting the port authority stop a data center from being built near the Great Salt Lake. youtube.com
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Statement · unnamed news anchor, paraphrasing state officials
Tooele County is not ready for the data center, according to state officials. YouTube video
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Statement · Tooele residents
Tooele residents expressed concerns that tax dollars should not subsidize data center development that they believe harms the community. ABC4 Utah local outlet
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Decision · Tooele County (county)
Tooele County Council agreed to pause ordinance 2024-11 governing land use and regulation for data centers at the request of citizens youtube.com
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Decision · Tooele County (county)
The group TooeleCARES delivered a letter signed by more than 1,100 Utahns calling on the Utah Inland Port Authority to decline to authorize bonds or public financing for the Interstate Technology Park Public Infrastructure District utahnewsdispatch.com
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Decision · Tooele County (county)
Tooele County leaders have paused considering any data center applications until after the county planning commission and council consider a data center ordinance expected in October and November utahnewsdispatch.com
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Statement · unnamed resident, Tooele County
Tooele residents are concerned about water supply impacts from a data center near the local aquifer YouTube video
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Statement · Ben Hart, Utah Inland Port Authority
Utah Inland Port Authority will not move forward with data centers until Tooele County has proper permitting, regulatory, and zoning process in place YouTube video
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Statement · Ben Hart, Utah Inland Port Authority
Utah Inland Port Authority stated they are not offering tax incentives for data centers and have no official plans for them in project areas YouTube video
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Figure · YouTube
1,000 residents: More than 1,000 Tooele County residents signed a letter to the Utah Inland Port Authority board expressing concerns about data center development YouTube video
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