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Fort Meade Data Center Campus (Stonebridge)
Stonebridge. Approved.
Maryland based developer Stonebridge won a 20 year development agreement from the City of Fort Meade in Polk County for a data center campus near U.S. Highway 17 on about 1,330 acres, with an initial phase of 1.9 million square feet and potential expansion to 4.4 million square feet. The Fort Meade Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval on April 8, 2026 and the City Commission gave final approval on April 14, 2026, despite about 500 residents signing a petition citing water and power concerns. The state has since raised its own questions about the city's utility capacity to support the project.
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- Status
- Approved
- Operator
- Stonebridge
- Applicant on record
- Stonebridge
- Location
- Fort Meade, Polk County, FL (approximate, city center)
- Size
- MW not reported, 1330 acres, 1,900,000 sq ft
- Cooling
- Not reported
- Utility
- Not reported
- 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
- Fort Meade data center proposal advances despite residents' concerns, My News 13, 2026-04-08
- DeSantis admin hits Florida city over hyperscale data center proposal, Tampa Bay Times, 2026-04-16
- Fort Meade moves forward with controversial $2.6B data center project despite community opposition, FOX 13 Tampa Bay
History
Common questions
Where is the Fort Meade data center?
It is in Fort Meade, Polk County, FL.
Has the Fort Meade data center been approved?
Yes, it has been approved.
How big is the Fort Meade data center?
Reported size: 1330 acres, 1,900,000 square feet.
Is it near you?
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