Wahawk Power data center (South Waterloo Business Park)
Wahawk Power bought land in the South Waterloo Business Park in 2025 for a data center up to 80,000 square feet. Residents want more study first. In September 2026 the city paused new data centers for 90 days.
Where things stand: City approved a development agreement in 2025; site still needs Planning and Zoning review. City paused new data centers in September 2026.
🕒 Latest update (Sept 2026): Waterloo approved a 90-day moratorium on new data centers.
What we know
- 📍 WhereSouth Waterloo Business Park, Waterloo, Black Hawk County
- 🏢 CompanyWahawk Power LLC
❓ Still unanswered
Nobody has answered these in public yet. Can you help find out?
- How much power and water would it use? 🙋 I'll find out
- Does the moratorium apply to this project? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- 2025Waterloo approved an initial development agreement for a data center up to 80,000 sq ft.
- Sept 2026Waterloo approved a 90-day moratorium on new data centers.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
Waterloo's council approved a three-month (90-day) pause on new data centers, taking effect right away. Many residents wanted a longer pause. The council planned a later vote on a six-month pause for very large (hyperscale) projects.
An aerial photo of the area.
Where this comes from
- Waterloo residents push for answers on proposed data center · KWWL · July 22, 2026
- City of Waterloo considering three-month data center moratorium · KCRG · Aug 18, 2026
- Iowa City Hits Pause on Data Centers · Broadband Breakfast · Sept 15, 2026
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