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Project Rise 1A in Vernon, TX
FM 2897 S, Vernon, TX, 76384
Project Rise 1A is a new construction project at FM 2897 S, Vernon, in Wilbarger County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Mar 2028. The project has an estimated value of $500.0M across about 991,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $500.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 991,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $505/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2 years
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📰About Project Rise 1A
Project Rise 1A is a new 991,000-square-foot data center facility located on FM 2897 S in Vernon, Texas. The development, registered with TDLR in July 2026, is estimated to cost $500,000,000 and is targeted for March 2028. This single structure represents a significant industrial addition to Wilbarger County, with a scheduled build window of 731 days from the March 2026 start date.
Scope and Ownership
Planton Investments LLC is the owner of record for this new construction project. The scope of work includes the primary data center building, associated mechanical and electrical yards, fire lanes, a security entrance, and necessary utilities. The project is designed by Kimberly - Horn, a firm that also holds the registration for a second, similarly sized data center project in Vernon. Paul J Glenn serves as the registered accessibility specialist for this filing.
The construction is supported by public funds, public land, or Federally funded roadway projects, according to the TDLR record. The estimated cost of $500,000,000 places the project in the top quarter of new construction filings in Wilbarger County over the last 24 months. The median estimated cost for comparable projects in the county is $400,000, while the median size is 4,000 square feet. Project Rise 1A’s cost per square foot is $505, which is above the county median of $148 per square foot.
Local Context and Industry Attention
The facility is situated in ZIP code 76384, a community with a population of about 12,239 and a median household income of $51,582, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. The local labor market in Wilbarger County recorded an unemployment rate of 4.4 percent in June 2026, which is higher than the rate a year earlier. This large-scale development contrasts sharply with the typical commercial construction in the area, where the median scheduled build window is 215 days.
Third-party industry reports have noted the scale of this development. A post by datacenterdynamics.com identified Project Rise 1A as one of two data centers filed by Planton Investments in Vernon. Similarly, a LinkedIn post reported that Google has filed for two $500 million data centers in the county, each spanning 991,000 square feet. These external references align with the TDLR registration details regarding the project name, size, and ownership.
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Project Rise 1A is a New Construction project located at FM 2897 S, Vernon, TX 76384 in Vernon, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $500.0M covering 991,000 sq ft. Planton Investments LLC is the property owner and Kimberly - Horn is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 11, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the status of Project Rise 1A?
The project was registered with TDLR in July 2026. Plan review is pending, and the completion date is targeted for March 2028.
Who is the owner of Project Rise 1A?
Planton Investments LLC is the owner or developer of record for this new data center construction project in Vernon.
How large is the new data center?
The facility is 991,000 square feet. The estimated cost is $500,000,000, resulting in a cost of $505 per square foot.
Is the data center open for business?
No. The TDLR record indicates the project is under construction with a completion target of March 2028. It has not opened.
Where is Project Rise 1A located?
The project is located on FM 2897 S in Vernon, Texas, within Wilbarger County.
What is Project Rise 1A?
Project Rise 1A is a new construction project at FM 2897 S in Vernon, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New data center with associated mechanical and electrical yards, fire lanes, security entrance, and utilties.
Is Project Rise 1A open in Vernon?
Project Rise 1A is still under construction in Vernon, TX, with an estimated completion of Mar 2028 according to its TDLR registration.
Who is the owner or developer of Project Rise 1A?
Planton Investments LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Project Rise 1A, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Project Rise 1A?
Kimberly - Horn is the design firm of record for Project Rise 1A, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Project Rise 1A cost and how big is it?
Project Rise 1A has an estimated construction value of $500.0M and approximately 991,000 square feet (about $505/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New data center with associated mechanical and electrical yards, fire lanes, security entrance, and utilties.
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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FM 2897 S, Vernon, TX, 76384
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