Building Infrastructure for the Information Age
Just as iron ore was the foundation of our local economy, digital infrastructure is the bedrock of the future. Driven by a Utah-based team with a decade of history in Iron County, the Antelope Data Campus brings the next generation of innovation to our community, honoring our heritage while anchoring a stable future.
A Foundation Built on Local Ground
The 1.5 GW Antelope Data Campus is designed to be a permanent pillar of Iron County’s industrial landscape. Located along West Antelope Springs Road, this 640-acre campus is meticulously planned around high-desert stewardship, ensuring it supports our digital future without dominating our historic vistas.
The campus features low-profile architecture engineered to remain below natural ridgelines and finished with earth-toned materials to complement the surrounding topography. Bordered entirely by open Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands and situated several miles from the nearest residential area, the site’s design and remote location ensure daily operations don’t impact our neighbors.
The Antelope Campus is built on more than concrete and steel; it’s built on trust and a proven track record. Our team has spent the last 20 years developing property in the Festival City region with a philosophy of doing what’s best for the community.
Just as iron ore extraction once required an intimate knowledge of the local terrain, our deep familiarity with Iron County’s planning frameworks, water basins, and economic landscape ensures this campus is built for long-term accountability to the residents and the land.
Engineering for the Digital Age
The Antelope Campus delivers massive technical capacity through a completely self-contained, utility-ready strategy. By consolidating core utilities safely within our master plan, we eliminate risk for advanced computing operations without tapping into local municipal systems.
Independent On-Site Power
The campus is anchored by a dedicated 40-acre, on-site natural gas power plant with direct access to the Kern River interstate pipeline. Because we generate our own power and utilize hardened, underground utility lines, we operate completely independently of the local grid. The Antelope Campus will not put pressure on Iron County residents’ power rates or contribute to regional brownouts.
High-Speed Connectivity
Situated just four miles from a major long-haul fiber-optic artery, our campus hooks directly into the West’s digital interstate. Using secure optical ground wire technology built into utility shielding, we deliver rapid, secure global internet access.
Future-Proof Energy
Engineered for maximum self-reliance, our long-term plan potentially pairs our reliable natural gas baseload power with over 5,000 acres of adjacent, dormant solar leases and advanced battery storage, adapting seamlessly as renewable technology evolves.
Resource Management
We’re committed to the long-term stewardship of Iron County’s natural resources. To ensure we don’t create new demand or divert water volume from the Cedar Valley, our primary objective is to acquire existing water shares from the Escalante Valley and transfer them directly to the Cedar Valley Water Conservancy. Growth shouldn’t come at the expense of our high desert home.
Inside the Antelope Master Plan
High-Desert Stewardship Dictates Our Campus Design
Power Generation & Control Buildings
Low-profile, highly insulated structures designed to keep critical machinery enclosed and quiet.
Dedicated Substations & Utilities
Positioned safely on-site to handle independent energy distribution without drawing from Iron County’s local power grid.
Water & Recycling Facility
Our closed-loop cooling system continuously recycles water on-site, drastically reducing overall demand by eliminating the need for a constant supply of fresh water.
Drought-Tolerant Xeriscaping
Using native, high-desert flora across the campus footprint ensures our landscaping reflects the natural beauty of the Escalante Valley and requires minimal water.
Respecting the Iron County Horizon
Large-scale infrastructure should integrate with the land, not dominate it. The Antelope Data Campus honors the rural character and distinct natural landscape of southern Utah. Through proactive design, including low-profile architecture, native xeriscaping, and advanced sound mitigation, our facilities are built to be a quiet and visually unobtrusive high desert neighbor.
Protecting the Night Sky
The campus is engineered with advanced, downward-facing, and shielded fixtures to eliminate skyglow. While Iron County does not have blanket dark-sky status, we proactively manage our footprint to protect the stargazing integrity of nearby recreation areas, national, state, and regional parks and vistas.
Water-Smart Xeriscaping
Our landscaping uses drought-tolerant, native flora that reflects the natural beauty of the Escalante Valley. This strategy minimizes water consumption and aligns with critical conservation efforts and regional water-management priorities.
Acoustic & Space Safeguards
The site features specialized enclosures, generous setbacks, and strategic routing. Our integrated sound-dampening systems ensure campus operations blend into the background, maintaining the quiet character of the valley.
Low-Profile Architecture
The campus is designed with height restrictions to stay below natural ridgelines and is finished with earth-toned materials to blend into the West Antelope Springs topography.
Vetted, Shovel-Ready, & Accountable
The Antelope Data Campus is moving forward through a transparent and rigorous regulatory process. Our Utah-based team has spent over a decade working within the planning frameworks of Iron County and Cedar City. Every phase of our development is designed for long-term accountability to the residents and the land.
Local Land Use
We are securing a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the Iron County Planning Commission, operating within existing land-use designations with no rezoning required.
Environmental Accountability
We have already completed a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment to ensure the project meets all safety and ecological standards.
Interconnection Security
Infrastructure planning is finalized for our direct pipeline interconnection and high-speed, utility-grade internet access.
Transparent Coordination
Our team maintains ongoing coordination with the Cedar Valley Water Conservancy, regional utility providers, and local business and economic leaders to ensure seamless, responsible growth.
Investing in the Future of Iron County
The Antelope Data Campus is a long-term economic engine for Iron County. Our development is projected to generate billions in regional economic activity, create high-wage career paths for the local workforce, and provide a stable tax base for county and state services.
Massive Job Creation
The Antelope Data Campus will support 11,345 total construction jobs and 1,802 long-term operational roles.
High-Wage Career Paths
Operational roles average $88,000, with specialized software and management positions reaching upwards of $128,000, ensuring high-value careers remain in Iron County.
Foundational Tax Revenue
The campus is projected to generate over $865 million in its first decade, reaching over $1.2 billion in total tax revenue for Iron County over 20 years, providing critical, long-term funding for local schools, infrastructure, and public safety.
Statewide Economic Anchor
In its first decade, during the project's development and operational lifecycle, the campus is expected to contribute nearly $1.2 billion in Utah state tax revenue and support a combined annual economic GDP impact of over $2.8 billion.
The Utah Commitment
As a Utah-led team, we aren’t just looking at quarterly projections; we’re investing in the prosperity of our community and our neighbors. Our commitment includes active workforce investment, from construction to operations, and partnerships with regional educational institutions to ensure Iron County residents are first in line for employment opportunities. Like you, we’re opposed to outsourcing our greatest asset: our workers. The Antelope Data Campus will be a key driver for Iron County’s long-term economic prosperity.
Iron County & Regional Positioning
An Economic Anchor for Southern Utah’s Evolving Workforce
The Iron County region is defined by its remarkable resilience, rapid civic growth, and strategic position as a crossroads of western commerce. However, recent industrial shifts, including closures of large employers in manufacturing and mining, have underscored the urgent need for stable, forward-looking economic diversification. The Antelope Data Campus is stepping up to meet that need. By establishing a permanent, high-tech foundation in the region, we’re providing hundreds of long-term, direct operational roles that offer livable, family-sustaining wages. We’re proud to invest in Iron County’s workforce, offering a reliable career alternative insulated from global commodity fluctuations and anchored right here at home.
The Antelope Advantage: Stability & Growth
Replacing Displaced Jobs with High-Wage Careers With direct operational wages averaging $88,000 and specialized tech and management roles reaching up to $128,000, we offer sustainable, high-value employment paths that allow local families to thrive without leaving the region or the state.
Day-One Career Pathways with Talent Ready Utah
Through a strategic partnership with Talent Ready Utah, we are aligning our workforce needs with state-supported education incentives. This ensures that specialized curriculum and training programs are in place and active before our doors open, mapping clear, immediate career trajectories for local residents.
Direct Pipelines via SUU, Southwest Tech, & Utah Tech
We intend to collaborate directly with regional higher educational institutions to design stackable credentials, certificates, and degree pathways. Whether a student is pursuing a technical certification at Southwest Tech or a specialized degree at SUU or Utah Tech, they’ll have a direct, friction-free pipeline into high-tech employment the moment the Antelope Data Campus opens.
A Hub for Next-Generation Innovation
While Cedar City is already celebrated as one of the top three small towns in America for startups, our campus provides the modern digital infrastructure needed to accelerate regional tech expansion and attract more long-term corporate investment, especially in information technology.
Unrivaled Regional Logistics & Connectivity
Positioned at a critical western logistics nexus, the campus capitalizes on immediate access to I-15, nearby regional airports, two active rail transloading facilities, and robust inland port infrastructure.
A Strategic Western Gateway
Our site offers ideal proximity to the major economic hubs of Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Denver, allowing companies on our campus to serve the entire Intermountain West at the fastest possible data speeds.
Preserving What Makes Southern Utah Home
True regional positioning means supporting the local economy while celebrating the world-class quality of life that defines Iron County. Our long-term financial contributions help fund the community infrastructure, public safety, and schools that sustain our vibrant region, ensuring that the local culture remains as rich and enduring as the landscapes surrounding us.
World-Class Higher Education and Talent Pipelines
- Southern Utah University — Collaborative partners in developing localized high-tech career paths
- Utah Tech University — Regional anchors driving tech innovation and stackable credential opportunities
Recreation and Culture at Our Doorstep
- Zion National Park & Cedar Breaks National Monument — Iconic high desert landscapes bordering our campus community
- Brian Head Resort — Premier year-round mountain recreation just miles from the valley floor
- The Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespeare Festival — Preserving the rich heritage that crowns Cedar City as The Festival City
