Temple Data Center Construction Underway with Community Partnerships

Rowan Digital Infrastructure works with local businesses and residents to address concerns about the $700 million project.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:52pm

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Construction has begun on a $700 million data center in Temple, Texas, with the company behind the project, Rowan Digital Infrastructure, working closely with the local community to address concerns about the facility's impact. Rowan has announced partnerships with several local businesses, including a 16-year agreement with the Robinson Family Farm to help sustain their operations and expand the visitor experience.

Why it matters

The data center construction in Temple is part of a broader statewide boom in data center development, raising questions and concerns from local communities about issues like water usage, energy costs, and construction impacts. Rowan's approach of proactively engaging with residents and forming partnerships with local businesses sets an example for how data center companies can work to be good corporate citizens and mitigate the concerns of the communities they operate in.

The details

Rowan Digital Infrastructure officially broke ground on the $700 million data center last month, with construction expected to last 12 to 18 months. The company hosted an open house in March to address community questions and concerns, covering topics like water usage, energy costs, noise levels, and the construction timeline. Rowan has been working directly with those who could be impacted, including the Robinson Family Farm, to minimize any disruptions to their business. The company has also announced partnerships with several local businesses, including a 16-year agreement with the Robinson Family Farm to provide significant relief to their annual operational costs and help them make improvements and expand the visitor experience.

  • Rowan Digital Infrastructure broke ground on the $700 million data center project last month.
  • The data center is expected to come online towards the end of 2027, with construction lasting 12 to 18 months.
  • Rowan hosted an open house in March 2026 to address community concerns about the project.

The players

Rowan Digital Infrastructure

The company behind the $700 million data center project in Temple, Texas.

Robinson Family Farm

A local farm located near the data center site that has partnered with Rowan Digital Infrastructure on a 16-year agreement to help sustain their operations and expand the visitor experience.

Nathaniel Brown

The Director of Public Relations for Rowan Digital Infrastructure.

Helen Robinson

A representative of the Robinson Family Farm who expressed concerns about the impact of the data center construction on their business.

Brian Robinson

A representative of the Robinson Family Farm who is excited about the partnership with Rowan Digital Infrastructure and the opportunities it will provide to sustain their farm's operations.

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What they’re saying

“We anticipate construction to last 12 to 18 months, so that project will come online towards the end of 2027.”

— Nathaniel Brown, Director of Public Relations, Rowan Digital Infrastructure

“Even though they're not directly right beside us, definitely the traffic has made an impact on the area. A lot of the concerns have been addressed. They are either not running on days we are open or they're done by 9:30.”

— Helen Robinson, Representative, Robinson Family Farm

“This partnership with them solidifies me being able to do that for years, generations to come.”

— Brian Robinson, Representative, Robinson Family Farm

What’s next

The Texas House of Representatives State Affairs Committee is holding a public hearing this Thursday to examine data center development in the state.

The takeaway

Rowan Digital Infrastructure's proactive approach to engaging with the Temple community and forming partnerships with local businesses like the Robinson Family Farm sets a positive example for how data center companies can work to be good corporate citizens and address the concerns of the communities they operate in, especially as data center development continues to boom across Texas.