Microsoft pauses construction on two parts of US$3bn US data centre project
Microsoft remains optimistic about the long-term prospects of the site, which is expected to play a pivotal role in the company’s growing infrastructure
Microsoft has reaffirmed its commitment to its ambitious US $3.3bn development project in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, despite a recent recess in the construction timeline. The firm said that it still intends to meet its goal of completing the investment by 2026; plans were first unveiled for the project in May 2024.
The site, originally occupied by Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn, has been transformed into a major development hub. Microsoft said it was granted permission to develop up to 1,000ac of land at the site, and the company owns approximately 1,900ac in total in the area. The project’s construction kicked off shortly after the announcement, with US-based Walsch Construction serving as the general contractor.
Despite the temporary pause in activity, Microsoft remains optimistic about the long-term prospects of the site, which is expected to play a pivotal role in the company’s growing infrastructure. The development is poised to create thousands of jobs and is expected to significantly boost the local economy, contributing to the expansion of both the tech industry and the surrounding community.
The project’s long-term impact remains a point of interest, as it could serve as a key player in the evolution of the region’s tech landscape. With Microsoft’s continued investment in the area, the Mount Pleasant site is set to become a cornerstone of the company’s broader efforts to build a cutting-edge infrastructure to support its global operations, said a report.
