Data center companies QTS and Lancium announced an agreement with the city of Turkey to provide funding for municipal infrastructure improvements. The agreement includes annual payments, a one-time contribution for water and sewer work, and additional infrastructure assistance.
The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.
Annual payments to city through 2032$1.5 million per year12Who pays or receives it: QTS and Lancium
Total annual payments through 2032$10.5 million12Who pays or receives it: QTS and Lancium
Additional infrastructure assistance for roads, utilities, drainage and public facilitiesup to $5 million12Who pays or receives it: QTS and Lancium
One-time contribution for water tower replacement and sewer improvementsNot stated12Who pays or receives it: QTS and Lancium
Water infrastructure investment across Texas over next decade$250 million12Who pays or receives it: QTS
Coming up
Thursday, December 31, 2026. Annual payments under city agreement expected to start (Turkey, Hall County)1
Thursday, December 31, 2026. Water tower replacement work expected to begin (Turkey, Hall County)1
Who's involved
QTS Data Centersdata center company committing funding
Lanciumdata center company committing funding
City of Turkeyrecipient of funding agreement
Linnette FinleyTurkey city manager
Ryan Kuithesenior vice president of operations
The facts
QTS and Lancium announced the agreement with Turkey on Oct. 9, 2026.1
The city is expected to receive annual payments of $1.5 million through 2032, totaling $10.5 million.12Stated by 2 sources
The agreement provides up to $5 million in additional infrastructure assistance for roads, utilities, drainage and public facilities.12Stated by 2 sources
A separate one-time contribution will support water tower replacement and sewer system improvements.12Stated by 2 sources
The data center campus is located near Turkey but outside the city's limits.1
Work on the water tower is expected to begin by end of 2026.1
QTS announced a $250 million investment in Texas water infrastructure over the next decade.2
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Linnette Finley, Turkey city manager The city has known the water tower needs replacement and faces several infrastructure issues.2
Linnette Finley, Turkey city manager Adding buildings to infrastructure is difficult in some areas due to people wanting to move to Turkey.2
Ryan Kuithe, QTS senior vice president of operations Trust must be earned and actions like this demonstrate the companies' commitment to Texas.2
How they headlined it
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QTS, Lancium Commit Funding for Turkey, Texas, Infrastructure
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