Google plans to invest more than $600 million in a new data center
RED OAK – Google announced plans last week to invest more than $600 million in a new data center in Red Oak to power the increasing digital demands of consumers and businesses using its cloud, workspace and maps services and apps.
The company said it will invest an initial $330 million in Texas this year, with plans for the data center’s final cost rising to at least $600 million over multiple years.
When it’s finished, it will have 30 full-time employees, but it will create nearly 1,200 new construction jobs as it is built.
According to a Google economic study, the company brought $46.48 billion worth of economic activity to Texas in 2022, and $49.23 million worth of free advertising in that same year with Google.org.
Google.org offers free search advertising to Texas nonprofits through the Google Ad Grants program and is known as a friendly and welcome partner to cities south of Dallas these days.
With the ongoing demand in the world of digital both business and consumers, the cloud, workspace, and maps are in high demand and Red Oak is one of Google’s plans to keep up.
To be located at 156 N. Austin Blvd. in Red Oak, the building will reportedly be roughly 285,000 square feet, will be two years to complete.
Google already has a site in Midlothian built in 2019 that encompasses about 375-acres, so the additional Ellis County location “is a real win for the area.”
Congressman Jake Ellzey said Google has been a good partner in Ellis County, and he is happy.
“Texas has quickly become the go-to state for businesses to invest in” commented Ellzey.
“I can’t think of a better place than right here in District 6. I know the expansion will bring good, well-paying jobs to our communities.”
Google LLC is overall a multi-national technology company with a focus on artificial intelligence, online advertising, search engine technology, cloud computing, computer software, e-commerce and more. Google’s parent company Alphabet Inc. is one of the top five big tech companies.