Meridian Technology Park Data Center Campus for Christian County, Illinois
Meridian Technology Park is a 475-acre data center campus in Christian County, Illinois — a $6 billion investment that will help power our modern economy. The campus will bring 500+ full-time jobs with average salaries of $90K–$105K, 1,000+ construction jobs, and even more indirect and induced jobs to the region, while delivering lasting benefits to local schools, public services, and the broader community.
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Meridian Technology Park At-A-Glance
Location
Christian County, Illinois — off IL Route 48
Campus Size
475-acre campus with extensive setbacks to limit visibility, including a 300-foot buffer from property boundaries and a 20-foot berm with trees and shrubs.
Water Use
Meridian Technology Park will use a non-evaporative closed-loop cooling system. There will not be ongoing water consumption for cooling. Total campus water use will be primarily domestic use for employees (sinks, showers, toilets), and we're committed to working with officials to ensure the safety and quality of local wells.
Power Supply
Rural Electric Convenience Cooperative (RECC) and Ameren are committed to working with the developer to supply power to the site. Any improvements will be paid for by the developer or end user, not the community. This development will not cause rates to increase, it should actually increase grid resilience at no cost to existing ratepayers.
Construction
Construction is anticipated to begin no earlier than 2029 and is expected to span 5-7 years, generating more than 1,000 jobs for the region throughout the building process.
Project Visuals
The project’s proposed 475-acre campus in Christian County, IL is illustrated above. The two ground-level renderings depict the campus as seen from adjacent roads, where a 20-foot landscaped berm with trees and shrubs effectively screen the buildings behind.
Community Benefits
We're bringing quality, high paying jobs for local residents.
This will be 10x the largest investment in Christian County history; a $6 billion total investment that will drastically increase tax revenue, impacting schools, public services, and creating unprecedented opportunities for residents.
Working with the community to support job training, K-12 STEM education, trade school investment, and funding of many public services.
The positive economic impact of Meridian Technology Park extends well beyond the direct jobs associated with the campus itself. The arrival of workers and contractors will generate significant demand for local suppliers, restaurants, hotels and more, creating a ripple effect that strengthens the existing businesses throughout Christian County.
Eagle Rock Partners is committed to working with local officials to ensure Meridian Technology Park delivers lasting, meaningful value to the Christian County tax base for years to come. It is anticipated that this project will generate $85M per year in tax revenue to the region.
What We Know & What Comes Next
Studies by Ameren and RECC are still underway but the goal is for this site to have up to 1,200 MVA of grid connected power delivered in two planned phases.
Eagle Rock Partners recognizes that a project of this scale raises real questions for Christian County residents about land use, power, traffic and community impact. That is why transparency and ongoing engagement are built into how we work. Our team is committed to being present, accessible and responsive throughout every phase of development. We recently completed an open house forum in Christian County on June 2, 2026, and will continue to provide updates here and in person throughout the process.
About the Developer
Eagle Rock Partners was founded by three partners with more than 100 years of combined experience in U.S. real estate and global data center development, bringing the expertise of a seasoned firm with the agility and personal commitment of an entrepreneurial team.