1 data center project in Lakeland City
Who decides here: the City Council of Lakeland City votes on zoning. The Polk County may review big projects too.
In Lakeland City
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
City commissioners voted 4-3 for a one-year pause on new data centers and other users of 50 megawatts or more. It took effect right away. It followed the Project Swan proposal. The three no votes wanted a pause that only covers big data centers.
Aug 3, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelledHollow dot (when zoomed in): exact site not known yet, pin shows the town
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Lakeland City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Lakeland City: Duke Energy Florida, LLC (company) or City of Lakeland (run by the town).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in Florida.
🙋 Open tasks here
- Who would use the data center?
- How much power and water would it need?
- Has the developer answered the city's review comments?