Prosper officials confirmed on September 9 that White Rose Partners, the developer behind the so‑called Project Tomahawk, has withdrawn its zoning applications, effectively closing the $580 million data‑center proposal before it could be considered by the town council.
Commission Recommendation and Community Input
At the Prosper Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on September 1, commissioners voted 7‑0 to recommend denying the project after hearing concerns from residents. Issues raised included potential noise, the scale of the development, and whether the increased electricity demand could affect local utility rates.
White Rose Partners had sought to rezone a 37.3‑acre parcel near Parvin Road and FM 1385 (Case ZONE‑26‑0007) from its existing classification to a Planned Development district, also requesting an amendment to Prosper’s Future Land Use Plan. The plan called for a single‑building, 225,000‑square‑foot data center that would occupy roughly 20 % of the site, leaving the remainder for landscaping, buffers, mature‑tree preservation, and a public 10‑foot‑wide hike‑and‑bike trail along the eastern and northern edges.
Economic Promises and Project Details
In its presentations, White Rose Partners described Project Tomahawk as smaller than many hyperscale data‑center campuses and said the design would address water‑use, electricity consumption, and noise concerns. The developer projected that the facility could become one of Prosper’s larger taxpayers and generate additional franchise‑fee revenue tied to its electricity use. Construction was expected to create more than 500 jobs at peak employment, with about $69 million in construction wages over the life of the project.
Withdrawal and Next Steps
Prosper town officials noted that because the applicant withdrew the items, the current proposal is closed. Any future effort would require a new application, separate public notices, and a fresh planning and zoning commission hearing before the council could consider it.
“Moving forward on a revised plan would require filing a new application, complete with separate public notices and a new planning and zoning commission hearing,” the town said.
Community Reaction
Residents voiced concerns about the potential impact on quality of life, particularly regarding noise and the visual footprint of a large data‑center facility. While White Rose Partners indicated that final noise levels and other impact details would be determined later in the development process, the unanimous commission recommendation reflected strong local opposition.
The withdrawal leaves open the possibility that White Rose Partners could submit a revised proposal that addresses the community’s concerns, but any such effort will have to start the approval process from the beginning.
Original reporting: Local Profile (DFW) — read the source article.
