Cherry Valley datacenter project overview

Datacenters are part of everyday life

Essential for modern technology, datacenters power everything from online grocery shopping, online banking, and remote work to scheduling medical appointments and staying connected with family and friends.

Datacenters also support businesses, hospitals, schools, and governments.

Datacenter buildings house thousands of computer servers and data storage devices connected to the internet.

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The project includes the construction of two datacenter buildings, a power substation, privacy screening, support facilities, and landscaping.

Total Parcels: 6 Parcels
Combined acreage: ~350 acres
Development size: ~300 acres
No. of Buildings: 4 to 6 datacenter buildings
Total # of Employees: Approximately 200-300 at full build-out

The datacenter project will also include the following neighborhood additions:

10 ft. landscaped berms to protect viewshed.

Additional noise mitigations to be determined by noise study.

We believe economic growth can and must be inclusive. That’s why we invest to help individuals, organizations, and communities access pathways to growth and opportunity. Working with local organizations and leaders, we invest in programs to help people build skills for jobs and livelihood opportunities and increase access to computer science education.

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Stay informed about our ongoing Illinois datacenter project updates
Project timing: 8-10 years with earliest earthworks start in mid-2026
Current phase: Entitlements
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