Stopped or cancelled
Beale Infrastructure Gardner data center (withdrawn)
Beale Infrastructure proposed a 300-acre data center in Gardner. After strong pushback from residents and the city saying it would not give tax incentives, the company withdrew its plan in May 2026.
Where things stand: Beale withdrew its application on May 6, 2026, after the city said it would give no incentives.
🕒 Latest update (May 6, 2026): Beale withdrew its application after the city said no incentives would be given.
What we know
- 📍 WhereNear 191st Street and South Clare Road, Gardner, Johnson County
- 🏢 CompanyBeale Infrastructure
- 🌳 Size300 acres
- 💧 Water20,000 gallons a day
- ❄️ CoolingClosed-loop air cooling (company plan)
- 👷 Jobs promised50
What happened so far
- May 4, 2026About 100 people came to a Gardner City Council meeting; more than 30 spoke against the plan.
- May 6, 2026Beale withdrew its application after the city said no incentives would be given.
Local votes and rules
📌 Other
A proposed six-month pause on data center applications died when no council member seconded it. The mayor said current rules were enough.
June 1, 2026
🛰️ 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
- Gardner data center plan withdrawn by company after resident opposition · KCUR · May 7, 2026
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