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WHO: PowerHouse Data Centers & Pennsylvania Data Center Partners asked Monroe Township in April 2026 if they could make a presentation to the township’s board of supervisors for a potential data center development project in the southeast corner of the township on "property we have secured."
PROPOSED LOCATIONS:
826 West Grantham Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
1435 Williams Grove Road, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
TOWNSHIP MEETING:
June 11, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Monroe Township Municipal Building
1220 Boiling Springs Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
June 11, 2026 @ 7:00 pm
Monroe Township Municipal Building
1220 Boiling Springs Road
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
PA Data Center Partners agenda request (From Monroe Twp website)
Monroe Township received a request from PA Data Center Partners to be included on the May agenda to present a potential data center project plan in Monroe Township. This request will be included on the June 11, 2026 meeting, not the May 14 meeting.
PA Data Center Partners agenda request (From Monroe Twp website)
Monroe Township received a request from PA Data Center Partners to be included on the May agenda to present a potential data center project plan in Monroe Township. This request will be included on the June 11, 2026 meeting, not the May 14 meeting.
A copy of the letter can be found at here: PA Data Center Partners agenda request.
For ease of access, you can see the Monroe Township’s Data Center zoning ordinance amendment here.
More on the proposed Mechanicsburg properties ...
More on the proposed Mechanicsburg properties ...
Monroe Township Board Supervisor Timothy Thompson is quoted as saying "As it stands now, data centers are not permitted in the area that’s being looked at ."
The two proposed locations are zoned for residential use.
826 West Grantham Road (marked as planned housing development on map) - 105 undeveloped acres, part of the larger “Meadows of Ashcombe” (not related to Ashcombe Farm & Greenhouse) residential subdivision, pursing first phase with 90 homes, but due to lack of sewer capabilities Meadows of Ashcombe are seeking other offers for the land.
1435 Williams Grove Road (marked in red on the map) - 39.3 mostly undeveloped acres, owned by brothers Quan and Nha Tran.
A zoning change would be required, as in Monroe Township data centers are permitted as a conditional use in existing Industrial and Highway Commercial zoning districts.
^ 3-Mile Radius Impact Map shown above
Impact Zone
Impact Zone
½ to 3-mile radius
Noise Impact: The constant hum from cooling systems and generators is most severe within 3,000 feet, but noise can be audible for up to 2.5 miles, particularly in quiet or rural areas.
Environmental & Health Risk Radius: Air emissions from backup diesel generators can impact residents' health at least 0.6 miles away, with broader environmental impacts affecting areas within a 3-mile radius.
6-Mile Radius
Thermal/Heat Island (6-Mile Radius): Large data centers can create "heat islands," raising surrounding land temperatures by up to 16°F.
10-Mile Radius
Property Value & Utilities: Residents within 10 miles may see higher electricity rates, while those living closer (within 1 mile) may experience a 5–20% drop in property values.
Neighborhoods Within a 3-Mile Radius Zone
Neighborhoods Within a 3-Mile Radius Zone
Arborfield
Arlington Heights
Ashcombe Farms
Berkshire Hills
Bowman's Hill
Bowman's Village
Bowmansdale
Brandtsville
Brindle Farm Estates
Bumble Bee Hollow
Canterbury
Carroll Manor
Center Square
Center Square Manor
Clouser Road
Colonial View
Cottagebrook
Country Estates
Creekstone Manor
Duffield Crossing
Edgewood
Glen Dale
Graham Hill
Grantham
Heisey Road
LeHigh Park
Lindenwood
Meadowview Estates
Messiah University
Messiah Village
Monroe Acres
Oakwood Hills
Orchard Terrace
Park Ridge
Peachtree Village
Rolo Court
Rosegarden
Shephardstown
Southview
Spacious Acres
Spring Run Acres
Spring Run Manor
Tattersall
Trindle Station
Whitney Ridge
Williams Grove Mobile Home Park
Local Township Population (2026 census)
Local Township Population (2026 census)
This isn't just a Monroe Township issue! This project could impact thousands of individuals in a four township area.
Monroe Township - 6,978
Upper Allen Township - 25,304
Carroll Township - 7,457
S. Middleton Township - 18,952
# of Residents Impacted By Mile Radius
(from two proposed Monroe Twp properties)
# of Residents Impacted By Mile Radius
(from two proposed Monroe Twp properties)
2-mile radius (12.6 sq mi)- 7,614
3-mile radius (28.3 sq mi)- 17,866
4-miles radius (50.3 sq mi) - 38,028
5-mile radius (78.5 sq mi) - 61,609
They are the lead partners in developing the first hyperscale data center campus in Middlesex Township, Carlisle, the PAX-1 project with 16 buildings on 700 acres, where site work has already started.
PowerHouse Data Centers, founded in 2021, has a primary focus in N. Virginia with projects underway or in planning in eight states.
Pennsylvania Data Center Partners is a partnership of local investors working with PowerHouse on projects in PA.
Per a PennLive article published on April 29, the reporter commented, "they have generated considerable opposition in some communities due to projects that have been placed too close to existing residential communities, in places where there’s not enough water to service them, or because of concerns about rising electric costs."
The developers already have agreements of sale for the land, but they are zoned for residential use, so a zoning change would be requested.
During the presentation, the companies' officials will walk the board through "the companies’ background and our specific plans for the proposed development, including but not limited to scale, design, cooling systems, architectural and landscape standards as well as many other relevant items.”
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