Economic development projects on City Farm Road and Gas Plant Road
Tom Green County
Summary
The Chamber reports a buyer under contract for the vacant former lamb processing plant, and a steel products manufacturer under contract on 114 acres at Gas Plant Road that could hire roughly 300 people in phases, partnering with local schools and colleges on workforce training.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
While the project could bring a major tax revenue boost, it might also lead to higher utility costs if the city has to upgrade infrastructure to keep up with the demand.
Job seekers, local graduates of CTE programs, and the county's manufacturing and agricultural sectors.
Current residents could face higher utility bills and potential water shortages if the datacenter puts too much pressure on our existing resources.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Commissioners' Court - Oct 27, 2026
The Chamber reports a buyer under contract for the vacant former lamb processing plant, and a steel products manufacturer under contract on 114 acres at Gas Plant Road that could hire roughly 300 people in phases, partnering with local schools and colleges on workforce training.
The Skybox Datacenter Controversy
SAN ANGELO, TX — A proposed hyperscale data center by Dallas-based Skybox Datacenters on 343-374 acres of city-owned land northeast of San Angelo has ignited community discussions, blending promises of economic growth with concerns over resource demands. The site, formerly the old city farm near U.S. Highway 67 and City Farm Road, could host up to six buildings and tap into high-capacity power lines carrying wind- and solar-generated electricity from West Texas to urban centers like Austin and Houston.
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