Provident data center (old Santander site, Rufe Snow Drive)
Provident wants to turn an old office site on Rufe Snow Drive into a data center campus. Many residents and the mayor have concerns about noise, traffic and water near homes. The city is tightening its data center rules.
Where things stand: Early in the city application process; the mayor says he has serious concerns.
🕒 Latest update (June 23, 2026): Hundreds of residents attended Provident's information meeting and questioned the developer.
What we know
- 📍 Where5201 Rufe Snow Drive, former Santander operations center, North Richland Hills, Tarrant County
- 🏢 CompanyProvident Data Centers
❓ Still unanswered
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- When will the city vote on it? 🙋 I'll find out
- How much power and water would it use? 🙋 I'll find out
What happened so far
- June 22, 2026City Council reviewed its data center zoning rules at a work session.
- June 23, 2026Hundreds of residents attended Provident's information meeting and questioned the developer.
Local votes and rules
📜 Data center rules
North Richland Hills changed its zoning code so every new data center needs a special permit (Specific Use Permit) with public hearings, instead of being allowed automatically in some business and industrial areas. This came after two proposed data centers, including a plan to turn the former Santander center on Rufe Snow Drive into a 50-megawatt data center, drew strong pushback.
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Where this comes from
- A second data center could be coming to North Richland Hills. Many residents don't want it · KERA News · June 24, 2026
- North Richland Hills neighbors revolt as city rushes to rein in data centers · Hoodline · July 2026
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