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Key Points
1,619 acres rezoned: The Florence Town Council voted 7-0 on October 7, 2025, to rezone large portions of the Dobson Farms master plan from residential to industrial use.
Three development areas: The approvals cover Florence Tech Park (780 acres), Dobson Farms West (600 acres), and Dobson Farms East (239 acres) — together forming one of Arizona’s largest planned data center corridors.
Massive power demand: Combined electrical needs could approach 1 gigawatt, supported by the nearby SRP Abel Substation and future transmission upgrades.
Economic impact: The projects are projected to create about 800 jobs, $10 million in annual tax revenue, and fund $2 million in roadway improvements.
Water efficiency: Industrial use will consume roughly one-third the water of the previously planned residential project.
Strategic location: Sites lie along future alignments of the Central Arizona Parkway and North–South Corridor (SR-505L), making them well positioned for logistics and energy access.
Minimal public opposition: The projects advanced through hearings with strong council support and little resident opposition.