September 20, 2025
Temple, TX (September 19, 2025) – A $700 million hyperscale data center campus is coming to Temple, Texas, as Rowan Digital Infrastructure (Rowan) received unanimous approval from the Temple City Council on plans for a major new facility. Located on more than 700 acres along Bob White Road in south Temple, the project is scheduled to break ground by the end of 2025, pending final approval of agreements with the City of Temple and Bell County, with completion anticipated in fall of 2026.
“This announcement is the latest in a series of major companies seeing the value of investing in Temple and doing so in a big way,” John Howe, Chairman of the Board for Temple EDC, said. “This data center has the potential to impact our community in tremendous ways for years to come.”
“Temple continues to distinguish itself as a hub for innovation and growth. Rowan’s decision to invest here represents the strength of our community and our business-friendly environment,” Mayor of Temple Tim Davis said.
Once complete, thirty full-time employees will staff the first phase of Rowan’s data center campus. A planned second phase would see the addition of another ten employees by the end of 2029. Additionally, the construction of the campus is projected to create more than 700 high-quality jobs.
“This data center campus will bring hundreds of jobs, dozens of long-term careers, and a sustained economic impact for our residents. We look forward to a strong, lasting partnership with Rowan as this project comes to life,” Mayor of Temple Tim Davis said.
“We are deeply grateful to the Temple City Council for their trust and confidence in our vision for this project,” said Martin Romo, senior director of economic development and external affairs at Rowan. “This decision is a testament to our shared goal of truly sustainable, community-driven digital infrastructure. Rowan is looking forward to working with our partners at TEDC, the city, and the county to bring meaningful growth and lasting benefits to everyone that calls this incredible community home.”
Rowan Digital Infrastructure is a leading U.S.-based developer of large-scale data center campuses, specializing in solutions tailored for hyperscale cloud and artificial intelligence providers. This project is the latest in Rowan’s growing portfolio of strategic developments across the country.
The company has also developed a hyperscale project near San Antonio, as well as projects in Maryland and Oregon. Together, these initiatives reflect the company’s investment in supporting the digital infrastructure demands of the rapidly growing cloud and AI sectors.
“I want to thank Rowan for their investment in Bell County. I also appreciate the opportunity for Bell County to work with Rowan, the City of Temple, and the Temple Economic Development Corporation,” Bell County Judge David Blackburn said. “It has truly been a collaborative effort and represents a win-win for the entire community.”
The property on which Rowan will be constructing the data center was previously within the City of Temple’s Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). The area was voluntarily annexed Thursday by the Temple City Council.
“Our team has worked hard to build strong relationships with city and county leaders, as well as regional economic development champions, whose collaboration has been essential every step of the way,” Romo said.
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ABOUT TEMPLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
The Temple Economic Development Corporation (Temple EDC) is a nonprofit organization that serves as the contracted economic development entity for the City of Temple, Texas. Temple EDC strengthens relationships, builds partnerships, and provides solutions that cause entities to choose Temple. To learn more about doing business in Temple, visit TempleEDC.com.
The Temple Economic Development Corporation (Temple EDC) is a nonprofit organization that serves as the contracted economic development entity for the City of Temple, Texas. Temple EDC strengthens relationships, builds partnerships, and provides solutions that cause entities to choose Temple. To learn more about doing business in Temple, visit TempleEDC.com.
ABOUT THE CITY OF TEMPLE
Temple, located 45 minutes north of Austin, offers the perfect compromise between welcoming small-town living and the hustle of a big city. Striking a balance between vibrancy and livability, Temple continues to grow its amenities for residents, while maintaining a safe, family-friendly, caring culture. Whether it is the scenic parks and trails, the family friendly atmosphere, or the unique neighborhoods with Texas charm, we think you will find something here that you love! Our vision is for Temple to be a place that you love to call home. Visit templetx.gov for more information.