Iron County approves 640-acre data center project led by Pronghorn Development LLC in Cedar City, Utah

Type: Development · Technology: Data Center · Country: United States · Announced: 2026-06-05

Iron County Planning Commission unanimously approved a conditional permit for Pronghorn Development LLC to construct a 640-acre data center near Cedar City, Utah, marking a material expansion of local digital infrastructure. The project, named the Pronghorn Data Center, will span five buildings each four times the size of the Utah State Capitol, with construction planned over an eight to ten-year timeline. The approval follows months of public hearings, impact studies, and debate, culminating in a 480-page report assessing potential environmental and community impacts. The decision comes just one week after Iron County commissioners temporarily paused new data center applications to reassess local infrastructure capacity and regulatory frameworks. Located in Iron County, the project is expected to generate substantial local employment and economic activity during both construction and operational phases.

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