Limerick Township officials are evaluating a proposal for a large-scale data center development on 192 acres across from the Philadelphia Premium Outlets. The project, presented by developer MCD 7 LLC, would include eight server buildings, replacing a previously approved warehouse complex.

Project Scope and Infrastructure

If approved, the proposed data center would:

• Cover 1.4 million square feet of building space

• Require up to 750 megawatts of electricity

• Use approximately 1.3 million gallons of water per day for cooling systems

The developer estimates the project could generate $10 million to $20 million in annual tax revenue, primarily benefiting the Spring-Ford School District, and provide 15 to 20 jobs per building.

Township Regulations and Resident Concerns

MCD 7 LLC has stated that the project will comply with Limerick Township’s strict data center ordinance, which regulates:

• Noise levels

• Building setbacks

• Woodland preservation

Despite these assurances, residents have voiced concerns about:

• Water and electricity consumption

• Potential health effects

• Impacts on local land use and traffic

Community opposition has begun to organize, and the project will undergo a lengthy approval process with the township planning commission.

Source: Adapted from Pottstown Mercury, January 12, 2026