Federalsburg data center proposal
Also called: Landwright Power Strategies Federalsburg
A developer wants to build the Eastern Shore's first large data center on industrial-zoned farmland in Federalsburg, with its own gas power plant. The plan is early and its size is not set.
Where things stand: Early stage. Presented at a public meeting July 13, 2026; size not decided, no tenant named.
🕒 Latest update (July 13, 2026): Developer and the Maryland Tech Council presented the plan at a public meeting in Federalsburg.
What we know
- 📍 WhereFarm site near Seaberry Farm, less than 2 miles from Idylwild Wildlife Management Area and Marshyhope Creek, Federalsburg, Caroline County
- 🏢 CompanyLandwright Power Strategies
- 🔌 Where the power comes fromNew natural gas power plant on site.
- 💧 WaterTown water supply
- ❄️ CoolingClosed-loop cooling
❓ Still unanswered
Nobody has answered these in public yet. Can you help find out?
- Is the site inside Federalsburg town limits or in Caroline County? 🙋 I'll find out
- How big would the data center be (acres and MW)? 🙋 I'll find out
- How much town water would it use? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- July 13, 2026Developer and the Maryland Tech Council presented the plan at a public meeting in Federalsburg.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
The town council voted unanimously for a three-year pause on data centers inside town limits. It followed a data center proposal on about 200 acres off Wright Road. The council also asked staff to draft a full ban.
🚫 Ban
The town council introduced Ordinance 2026-07, which would ban data centers in every zoning district in town. It was sent to the planning commission for review.
An aerial photo of the area.
Where this comes from
- Data center proposed in Federalsburg · Eastern Shore Land Conservancy · July 2026
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