Data Center Development Proposal

The Topeka City Council is signaling a significant opportunity with a pre-RFP for a proposed Data Center Development. This project, led by Compass Data Centers, aims to establish a large-scale data center campus in Topeka, with construction planned from 2028 to 2031. During a recent special governing body meeting, the council discussed the project's potential impact on the local economy. The development is expected to create over 700 permanent jobs and generate substantial tax revenue for Shawnee County. The proposed site is strategically located within the South Topeka Economic Growth Corridor, which has been earmarked for such developments since 2012. The plan includes up to 10 buildings constructed in phases, indicating a long-term investment in the region. An excerpt from the meeting highlights the project's scope: “The proposed campus sits at Southwest 85th Street in Wakarusa area with parcels also fronting Southwest 77th Street and adjacent to US75. It is inside the South Topeka Economic Growth Corridor established in 2012, the same corridor that is home to the Walmart distribution center and the Mars plant. This ground was set aside for exactly this kind of use. The current plan is designed for up to 10 buildings built in phases.” Agency: Topeka City Council Signal type: pre_RFP Sentinel confidence: 100/100 Independent mentions: 1 Meeting date: 2026-08-20 / jurisdiction: Topeka KS Vendors interested in public sector contracts related to data center development should monitor this opportunity closely as the formal RFP is expected to follow.