BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — City officials in Broken Arrow have been notified of a potential data center project in east Broken Arrow following a request for a pre-development meeting.
According to the City, its partners at the Broken Arrow Economic Development Corporation relayed a request from a site selector representing a prospective company interested in developing a data center. City administration was informed of the request on April 21, 2026.
The proposed site involves a 51-acre tract of undeveloped, privately owned land located between the Creek Turnpike and State Highway 51 near 8521 S. 209th East Avenue.
City officials emphasized that a pre-development meeting is a standard, preliminary step in the development process. These meetings allow developers and site selectors to ask questions and better understand zoning requirements, building regulations, and development standards. Officials noted that such meetings are internal, not open to the public, and do not involve any approvals or formal decisions regarding a project. A meeting is expected to take place within the next couple of months.
City Manager Michael Spurgeon said the process remains in its early stages.
“It is very early in the process, so we don’t have a lot of details just yet,” Spurgeon said. “However, we recognize the significant interest in data centers and the concerns citizens may have regarding noise, utility usage, and environmental impacts. As more information becomes available, it will be shared with the public.”
Spurgeon also clarified that no non-disclosure agreements have been requested or signed by City leadership, and none will be signed.
City leaders outlined several key points regarding the project’s current status:
- The identity of the prospective company remains unknown.
- No non-disclosure agreements have been signed or will be signed.
- No City Council members or the City Manager have met with company representatives.
- No incentives, assistance, or agreements related to the project have been discussed or approved.
- Any future steps, such as rezoning or development approvals, would take place during public meetings.
In response to the request, the City and the Economic Development Corporation will begin a due diligence process. This includes reviewing infrastructure needs, coordinating with the area’s electric service provider, consulting with Rural Water District No. 4 on water capacity, and evaluating environmental and public safety considerations.
The property is currently zoned Agricultural. Any proposal to rezone the land to Industrial Light would require public hearings before the Planning Commission and, if recommended, final consideration by the City Council.
City officials reiterated that public transparency will remain a priority as the process moves forward. Updates will be shared on the City of Broken Arrow’s website as more information becomes available.
