QTS may annex property marked for 615-acre data center campus

QTS Data Centers, which previously proposed the construction of a 615-acre campus in the town of Vienna, is reportedly considering annexing property to the village of DeForest, according to The Star. 

QTS’ plans, announced in July, would include up to 15 buildings over the next 10 years and add up to 450 permanent local jobs.

Developers often seek to annex land to a city or village to access urban services like water and sewer or to expedite the development process.

While no petition has yet been filed, DeForest administrator Bill Chang confirmed the village was approached by QTS, and the town of Vienna clerk also indicated officials there had been contacted regarding a potential annexation...