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No decision on Project Midway: P&Z sends 215-acre data center back for answers

Nick Kanavati Jul 20, 2026
Pinal County's P&Z Commission delayed a vote on the Project Midway data center near Casa Grande. Power, water and noise questions sent the case back.
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Data Center Hearing: Project Midway Rezoning Set for July 16

Nick Kanavati Jul 15, 2026
Pinal County hears the Project Midway data center rezoning July 16. What the 21 proposed stipulations say about water, noise, and power near Casa Grande.
Supervisors Approve Project Midway Data Center Near Casa Grande

Supervisors Approve Project Midway Data Center Near Casa Grande

Nick Kanavati Nov 24, 2025
Pinal County supervisors voted 5-0 to approve the Project Midway Data Center near Casa Grande. The 215-acre development now moves to rezoning.
Midway Data Center Gets Unanimous Approval as Power and ED3 Questions Emerge

Midway Data Center Gets Unanimous Approval as Power and ED3 Questions Emerge

Nick Kanavati Oct 24, 2025
The Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 8–0 to advance the 215-acre Project Midway data center near Casa Grande, sparking questions about power supply, ED3 coordination, and water use.
Industrial Rezoning Advances I-8 Corridor Growth Near Casa Grande

Industrial Rezoning Advances I-8 Corridor Growth Near Casa Grande

Nick Kanavati Oct 3, 2025
The Pinal County Board of Supervisors approved rezoning 24.23 acres from rural to industrial use near Casa Grande, reinforcing the I-8 corridor’s rapid transformation. The move supports ongoing expansion for energy projects, data centers, and industrial facilities across thousands of acres.
Pinal County Board Approves Project Bella Natural Gas and Battery Storage Facility South of Casa Grande

Pinal County Board Approves Project Bella Natural Gas and Battery Storage Facility South of Casa Grande

Nick Kanavati Aug 13, 2025
Pinal County supervisors unanimously approved Project Bella, a 480–520 MW natural gas peaker plant and 400–440 MW battery storage facility south of Casa Grande. The project includes fire safety funding, community buffers, reduced water use, and is expected to generate $167 million in tax revenue over 25 years.
Data Center Proposal Near Casa Grande Reviewed by Commission

Data Center Proposal Near Casa Grande Reviewed by Commission

Nick Kanavati Jul 24, 2025
Explore the comprehensive review of the Data Center Proposal Near Casa Grande and its significance for local planning.
New Griffin Energy 2,685-Acre Solar-Gas-Battery Proposal Faces Flooding Concerns at Pinal County Planning Session

New Griffin Energy 2,685-Acre Solar-Gas-Battery Proposal Faces Flooding Concerns at Pinal County Planning Session

Nick Kanavati Jul 23, 2025
Explore the proposed 2685-acre solar-gas-battery complex facing flooding concerns at the Pinal County planning session.
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