Added as approved
Festus Data Center (CRG)
CRG (Clayco). Approved
CRG, Clayco's development arm, won Festus City Council approval for a 6 billion dollar data center on roughly 360 acres north of Highway 67, with a tax abatement package the city says could bring in 80 million dollars a year in combined tax revenue. After sustained opposition, the developer scaled the design back from twelve two story buildings to four one story buildings with larger setbacks from nearby homes. The controversy over transparency in the deal led Festus voters to oust every incumbent city council member up for reelection in April 2026.
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- Status
- Approved
- Operator
- Not disclosed
- Applicant on record
- CRG (Clayco)
- Location
- Festus, Jefferson County, MO (approximate, city center)
- Size
- MW not reported, 360 acres
- Cooling
- Not reported
- Utility
- Ameren Missouri
- First reported
- 2025
- Last updated
- September 24, 2026
What happens next
Still to come: permits and construction. Builders do not always announce a construction start date in advance.
Sources
- Festus council approves $6 billion data center plan despite massive public pushback, St. Louis Public Radio, 2026-03-31
- Festus data center developer scales back project after public opposition, First Alert 4, 2026-07-01
- After $6B data center plan, Festus voters oust every incumbent council member, St. Louis Public Radio, 2026-04-08
History
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Common questions
Where is the Festus data center?
It is in Festus, Jefferson County, MO.
Has the Festus data center been approved?
Yes, it has been approved.
How big is the Festus data center?
Reported size: 360 acres.
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