By Justin Mathews | Pinal Post
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.
Council votes 7-0 to rezone former residential land for data centers and industrial development.
The Florence Town Council voted unanimously on October 7, 2025, to approve three major land use amendments transforming 1,619 acres of the Dobson Farms master-planned community from residential to industrial development.
