Port Washington Advances Massive Data Center Campus

Port Washington's Common Council has unanimously approved the annexation and rezoning of over 500 acres for the initial phase of a massive data center campus, with the project led by Texas-based Cloverleaf Infrastructure. The full campus could expand to between 1,900 and 2,000 acres, making it one of the largest in the U.S., though the final operator has yet to be named but is expected to be a major tech company. Supporters, including Mayor Ted Neitzke IV, emphasize economic benefits and minimal environmental disruption, while residents and environmental advocates have raised concerns about energy and water consumption, environmental impact, and transparency around the use of AI. The city plans continued public engagement and further annexations as the project develops. The first phase is expected to be completed by 2027, with full build-out targeted for 2030. Both support and opposition remain strong within the community.