Proposed Eldorado Valley Data Center Divides Boulder City

Residents raise concerns over resources, while developers tout economic benefits as project moves forward.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:11am

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A sleek, polished data server rack made of brushed aluminum and tempered glass, floating on a clean, monochromatic background and dramatically lit to represent the abstract corporate strategy and technological innovation at the heart of the data center debate.A high-tech data server rack stands as a symbol of the divisive debate over a proposed data center in Boulder City, Nevada.Las Vegas Today

A proposed data center in the Eldorado Valley has sparked controversy in Boulder City, Nevada, with residents voicing concerns over the project's potential impact on resources like power and water, as well as issues like noise and heat. The city council has voted to move the project forward to the Planning Commission, despite opposition from some residents who feel the process has lacked transparency. The proposal is set to go before the Planning Commission in May before returning to the City Council for further consideration.

Why it matters

The data center proposal has divided the Boulder City community, with some residents arguing the city lacks the necessary resources to support the project, while developers claim they can mitigate concerns over power, water, noise, and heat. The outcome of this debate could have significant implications for the city's future development and its relationship with the local community.

The details

Townsite Solar Two has proposed building an 88.5-acre data center in the Eldorado Valley, a plan that has received repeated approval from the Boulder City Council despite resident opposition. Opponents argue the process has lacked transparency and that the city has not been honest with the public. Residents have raised concerns about the project's impact on the city's limited resources, including power and water, as well as potential issues with noise and heat. Developers have countered that the data center would use a closed-loop water system and be designed to mitigate noise and heat concerns, and that the power system would not affect Boulder City's grid. While developers have touted the economic benefits of the project, some residents argue the city should pursue other options to address its budget shortfall.

  • In November, Boulder City voters will see a ballot question asking whether data centers should be an approved land use within the Eldorado Valley.
  • The proposal is scheduled to go before the city's Planning Commission on May 20 for a recommendation, then be sent back to the City Council.

The players

Townsite Solar Two

The company that has proposed building the data center in the Eldorado Valley.

Brynn Delorimier

A Boulder City resident who has spoken out against the data center proposal, created signs, and started a petition to stop the development.

Ethan Andrews

A Boulder City resident who has raised concerns about the data center's impact on the city's resources, including power and water.

Breanna Meyers

A Boulder City resident who has expressed concerns about the data center's impact on the city's water resources.

Richard Lammers

The project manager for Townsite Solar Two, who has addressed concerns about the data center's impact on power, water, noise, and heat.

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What they’re saying

“This was not a transparent process; they have not been honest with us, and they have quite frankly lost the public trust.”

— Brynn Delorimier, Boulder City resident

“We're really disappointed in our city council.”

— Brynn Delorimier, Boulder City resident

“We don't have the resources for the data center. We don't have the power or the water, it's just not a good fit for us.”

— Ethan Andrews, Boulder City resident

“The number one question we get asked every single day from people who live here and our tourists is what happens to our water because they see how low it is every day.”

— Breanna Meyers, Boulder City resident

“We're excited about the opportunity and look forward to working with the city and the people of Boulder City to build what we hope to be the best data center in the country.”

— Richard Lammers, Project manager, Townsite Solar Two

What’s next

The proposal is scheduled to go before the city's Planning Commission on May 20 for a recommendation, then be sent back to the City Council for further consideration.

The takeaway

The debate over the proposed Eldorado Valley data center has highlighted the tension between economic development and community concerns in Boulder City. As the project moves forward, the city will need to balance the potential benefits with the residents' worries about resources, transparency, and the overall impact on the community.