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Metrobloks data center campus (Liberty)

Metrobloks plans three data center buildings, about 568,800 square feet in all, on 30 acres in Liberty. The site is planned for up to 150 megawatts of power. The city approved tax breaks in March 2026, and some residents object to the breaks and the water and power use.

✔ ConfirmedSourceLast checked: Oct 7, 2026

Where things stand: Liberty approved $1.4 billion in bonds and $202.7 million in tax breaks in March 2026.

🕒 Latest update (March 2026): Liberty City Council approved $1.4 billion in bonds and $202.7 million in tax breaks over 25 years.

What we know

  • 📍 Wherenear Old Hughes Road and Hughes Road, Liberty, Liberty, Clay County
  • 🏢 CompanyMetrobloks
  • 🏛️ Owned byJoint venture with Lincoln Property Company
  • 🌳 Size30 acres
  • ⚡ Power it needs150 megawatts (about as much as 120,000 homes)
  • 💵 Cost$1.4 billion
  • 💸 Tax breaks$202.7 million in property tax breaks over 25 years through $1.4 billion in city bonds. Metrobloks pays about $49 million to schools, libraries and other local bodies, plus a $27.75 million community benefits deal.
  • 👷 Jobs promised30

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What happened so far

  • Dec 2025
    Liberty approved the first phase of the project.
  • March 2026
    Liberty City Council approved $1.4 billion in bonds and $202.7 million in tax breaks over 25 years.

Local votes and rules

✅ Approved

City council approved $1.4 billion in bonds and $202.7 million in tax breaks over 25 years for the Metrobloks AI data center. Metrobloks will buy the bonds itself and give $28 million over 25 years to a local science institute.

March 2026
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Where this comes from

  1. Liberty officials approve $1.4 billion in bonds and tax abatements for new Metrobloks data center · KSHB 41 · March 2026
  2. Liberty welcomes AI data center with $200 million in tax breaks. Here's what we know · KXCV/KCUR · March 25, 2026
  3. Metrobloks and Lincoln Property Company announce joint venture · Lincoln Property Company · 2025
  4. Liberty residents speak out against data center · KSHB 41 · May 21, 2026

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