Proposed
Cloverleaf data center concept in Edwardsville (New Poag Road)
Cloverleaf Infrastructure has talked with Edwardsville and Madison County since 2025 about a data center on vacant land off New Poag Road. The city says there is no formal proposal yet. Size and power use are not public.
Where things stand: Developer showed the city a concept site plan, but no formal application has been filed.
🕒 Latest update (Feb 21, 2026): Emails released to reporters showed months of detailed talks and a concept site plan.
What we know
- 📍 WhereSouth of New Poag Road between Interstate 255 and Illinois Route 111, at the north end of Gateway Commerce Center, Edwardsville, Madison County
- 🏢 CompanyCloverleaf Infrastructure
❓ Still unanswered
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- How big would the Edwardsville data center be, in acres and megawatts? 🙋 I'll find out
- Has Cloverleaf filed a formal application with the city? 🙋 I'll find out
- Was a secret deal (NDA) signed with city or county officials? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- May 2025City and Madison County officials began talks with Cloverleaf about land surveys and the special-use permit process.
- Feb 10, 2026City said on Facebook it had an inquiry but 'no formal proposal' for a data center.
- Feb 21, 2026Emails released to reporters showed months of detailed talks and a concept site plan.
🛰️ See it from above
An aerial photo of the area.
We only know the town, so this shows the town center, not the exact site. Photos: USGS The National Map.
Where this comes from
- Edwardsville officials assured residents on Facebook the city had 'no formal proposal' for a data center, but city emails tell a fuller story · Illinois Answers Project · Feb 21, 2026
- Edwardsville data center: city emails show talks with Cloverleaf · St. Louis Public Radio · Feb 22, 2026
- Metro East data center talks raise questions about residents, economic development · The Alestle · March 4, 2026
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