Aubrey Clarifies Role in Prosper Data Center Project

The City of Aubrey has issued a statement clarifying its position regarding Project Tomahawk, a potential data center development currently under consideration by the city of Prosper. Officials emphasized that the property in question lies outside Aubrey’s jurisdiction and that the city does not have the legal authority to approve, deny, or impose development standards on the project.

Those decisions rest with Prosper and other agencies with jurisdiction.

While acknowledging these legal boundaries, Aubrey officials noted that respecting jurisdiction does not require silence regarding potential regional impacts. A project of this scale could affect residents beyond Prosper’s city limits. Residents have raised questions concerning traffic and road capacity, noise and lighting, electricity and water demands, construction activity, emergency-response planning, and the project’s proximity to existing and future neighborhoods.

Aubrey’s stated responsibility is to advocate for communication, transparency, and careful consideration of any effects that could reach its residents. The city has asked Prosper to keep Aubrey informed as the project moves through its review process.

Specific requests include allowing Aubrey staff to review and comment on relevant impact studies, including public-safety personnel in discussions affecting emergency services, and encouraging the developer to communicate directly with nearby residents.

Officials stated that these requests do not grant Aubrey authority over Prosper’s decisions but aim to ensure neighboring communities have accurate information and that regional impacts are considered before final decisions are made. Both cities are dealing with rapid growth, limited regional road capacity, and increasing demands on public infrastructure.

The city concluded that local governments benefit when they communicate early and work together, while continuing to advocate for Aubrey residents within legal boundaries.