Cielo Digital Infrastructure is planning a data center campus spanning approximately 74 acres along Marion Road and State Road 544 East in Haines City, Polk County, Florida.
However, the project faces delays due to local water supply constraints driven by a 40% residential population surge between 2019 and 2024. The planned facility would require up to 150,000 gallons of water per day. To accommodate the project alongside ongoing municipal growth, Haines City has requested an expanded water consumption permit of 16.42 million gallons daily from the Southwest Florida Water Management District, though formal development applications for the site have not yet been officially submitted.
| Distance | Site | About |
|---|---|---|
| 16.14 miles | DataCanopy: Auburndale, Florida |
Cielo specializes in strategic site selection for infrastructure projects, prioritizing low-cost, long-term, and reliable power supply. Their tailored methodology begins with sophisticated power flow mapping to identify optimal locations based on energy availability and resiliency, favoring sites with robust connectivity and "edge candidacy."
Beyond power, Cielo comprehensively assesses potential sites by mapping long-haul fiber hubs and evaluating crucial factors like labor, water, community engagement, and logistics. They actively seek locations with existing capacity or minimal need for transmission upgrades.
July 18, 2026 Florida
A planned data center project in Haines City, Florida, is facing delays due to limited water capacity. Local reports say Cielo’s proposed 300MW campus, planned for a 74-acre site along Marion Road and State Road 544-East, could require up to 150,000 gallons (681,913 liters) of water per day....
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