BY COMMUNITY IMPACT STAFF
Taylor strikes deal for $225M data center The city of Taylor and the Taylor Eco- nomic Development Corporation struck a deal with BPP Projects to build a $225 million data center that could potentially balloon into a $1 billion project over the next 10 years. The overview Taylor City Council approved an economic development agreement with the company Aug. 8, granting BPP Projects a 10-year, 50% tax rebate for each phase of construction on the data center, according to a news release. Construction, set to begin in July 2025, will be done in three phases and built on 52 acres in east Taylor. Over the next 10 years, the project is expected to see over $1 billion in capital spending as equipment needs replacing.
Projects push forward Old Settlers Park renovation Round Rock City Council recently approved an agreement with a consulting company to help with renovations to Old Settlers Park as well as set the maximum price for two projects in the park. The gist The city of Round Rock is working on improve- ments to Harrell Parkway to provide quicker outlets to Kenney Fort Boulevard. As part of the project, at a cost of $28.3 million, the city is also building a pedestrian bridge going over Harrell Parkway and a pedestrian walkway going under it. “We’re having a lot more activities at night, so it’s going to be a lot safer for our pedestrians to get across that road and we’re going to have the right amount of parking for them,” Chad McDowell, director of General Services, said. “ Additionally, the Lakeview Pavilion area will
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be upgraded with a new pavilion, stage, larger restroom, lighting and playground. Council approved a maximum price of $13.4 million for that phase of the project. The city entered into agreements with Spawglass Contractors to provide construction for both of the projects. Council also approved an agreement with AKC Consulting to oversee the renovations for $624,000.
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