Rowan

Rowan Digital Infrastructure received initial approval for a third $700 million data center in Temple, Texas. Total investment across three facilities could exceed $2 billion. The project has sparked local controversy, including a citizen recall effort targeting local officials. All three builds are in early planning and approval stages. GCs, mechanical contractors, and power infrastructure vendors should engage Rowan's procurement team now before scopes are locked.

Rowan received city council approval for a data center project in Temple, Texas, prompting backlash from local residents who are threatening to recall council members over the decision. The project has generated significant community opposition. Details on capacity and project value have not been disclosed. GCs, subs, and vendors should monitor this project closely as political opposition could affect timelines and permitting.

Rowan Digital Infrastructure has secured a development agreement with the Temple, Texas city council in a unanimous 4-0 vote to build the city's third data center. Rowan Digital Infrastructure is a relatively newer player in the data center space, and this agreement signals their continued expansion into the Texas market. The project is in the planning stage, with the formal development agreement now in place. This is a notable BD signal for infrastructure and services providers looking to engage early with a growing developer in the central Texas corridor. Outreach should be timely as permitting and design phases are likely to follow soon.