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gouldsboro data center campus
Facing significant local opposition and zoning challenges. Settlement rejected by Clifton Township in September 2025. Located on both sides of Interstate 380 near Clifton Beach Road. Judge Family Estates LLC major landowner.
| Investment | $14.2B |
| Power Capacity | 1.5 GW |
| Location | Gouldsboro (Clifton and Covington Townships), Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania |
| Status | Planned |
project overview
Facing significant local opposition and zoning challenges. Settlement rejected by Clifton Township in September 2025. Located on both sides of Interstate 380 near Clifton Beach Road. Judge Family Estates LLC major landowner.
location and scale
| Location | Gouldsboro (Clifton and Covington Townships), Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania |
| Region | Northeastern Pennsylvania |
| Status | Planned |
| Total Investment | $14.2B |
| Power Capacity | 1.5 GW |
| Total Area | 9.0M sq ft |
key stakeholders
| Sponsors | 1778 Rich Pike LLC, Quantm Group LLC |
| Operators | 1778 Rich Pike LLC |
investment breakdown
The $14.2 billion investment is distributed across multiple components:
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
| IT Equipment (GPUs, servers, networking) | $9.3B | 65% |
| Building and Construction | $2.9B | 20% |
| Power Infrastructure | $1.4B | 10% |
| Other (cooling, security, land) | $712M | 5% |
equipment refresh cycles
IT equipment typically requires replacement every 3-5 years, meaning:
- Initial deployment: $9.3B
- 3-year refresh: Additional $7.4B estimated
- Total over 10 years: $23.2B in equipment
infrastructure requirements
power capacity
The facility requires 1.5 GW of power capacity:
| Total Power Capacity | 1.5 GW |
| Equivalent Homes Powered | 1,250,000 |
| Annual Energy Consumption | 13,140 GWh/year |
facility specifications
| Total Area | 9.0M sq ft |
| Raised Floor Space | 6.3M sq ft (estimated) |
| Power Density | 238 W/sq ft |
sustainability and cooling
| Renewable Energy | Traditional grid power |
construction timeline
| Announced | 2024 |
| Construction Start | |
| Expected Completion | 2034 |
economic impact analysis
job creation
| Peak Construction Jobs | 28,500 |
| Permanent Operations Jobs | 300 |
| Average Salary (estimated) | 120,000 |
economic multiplier effects
The project’s total economic impact extends beyond direct investment:
| Direct Investment | $14.2B |
| Total Economic Impact (2.5x multiplier) | $35.6B |
| Estimated Annual Tax Revenue | $71M |
| 30-Year Tax Revenue | $2.1B |
regional benefits
The project brings significant benefits to Pennsylvania:
- Supply chain development: Local suppliers for construction materials, equipment, and services
- Infrastructure investment: Improved power grid, roads, and telecommunications
- Technology ecosystem: Attracts related tech companies and talent
- Educational partnerships: Training programs and university collaborations
- Real estate development: Increased commercial and residential development
technical specifications
workload types
| Workload Type | Description |
| HYPERSCALE | Large-scale cloud computing and storage |
strategic importance
competitive positioning
This mega-project represents a strategic investment by 1778 Rich Pike LLC, Quantm Group LLC to:
- Cloud Expansion: Grow public cloud market share and regional presence
- Customer Proximity: Reduce latency for regional enterprise customers
- Service Diversity: Enable new services requiring massive compute resources
national infrastructure significance
As a mega-project (>$10B investment), this facility:
- Represents a major commitment to US technology infrastructure
- Contributes to national AI competitiveness and security
- Demonstrates Pennsylvania’s emergence as a datacenter hub
- Sets new standards for scale and efficiency in datacenter design
regional integration
Pennsylvania datacenter ecosystem
This project integrates into Pennsylvania’s growing datacenter infrastructure:
- Power grid integration: Connection to regional transmission infrastructure
- Fiber connectivity: Access to major internet backbone routes
- Skilled workforce: Leverage regional technical talent and training programs
- Supply chain: Integration with local construction and equipment suppliers
community relations
Large-scale datacenter projects require strong community partnerships:
- Local hiring commitments: Priority hiring for construction and operations roles
- Educational partnerships: STEM programs and technical training initiatives
- Infrastructure improvements: Road, water, and utility infrastructure upgrades
- Tax revenue sharing: Property tax and incentive agreements with local governments
Lackawanna County impact
The project specifically impacts Lackawanna County through:
- Direct property tax revenue and economic development incentives
- Increased demand for housing, retail, and professional services
- Enhanced infrastructure that benefits broader community
- Recognition as a technology and innovation center
stakeholder analysis
project sponsors
1778 Rich Pike LLC | Quantm Group LLC
The sponsoring organizations bring complementary capabilities:
- 1778 Rich Pike LLC: Strategic partner and stakeholder
- Quantm Group LLC: Strategic partner and stakeholder
operators and tenants
Primary Operators: 1778 Rich Pike LLC
The operators manage day-to-day facility operations including power, cooling, security, and network management.
sources and references
- 1.5GW data center campus proposed in Pennsylvania - Data Center Dynamics (2024) - https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/15gw-data-center-campus-proposed-in-pennsylvania/
- Settlement with data center developer over zoning rejected - WVIA (2025-09-30) - https://www.wvia.org/news/local/2025-09-30/settlement-with-data-center-developer-over-zoning-rejected-in-lackawanna-county-township
related pages
analysis current as of October 2025