Google's ambitious expansion in Mesa is moving forward with the tech giant's data center plan, dubbed "Redhawk," entering its review phase. The proposal for the second phase of construction encompasses a sizable 280,000-square-foot data center facility along with necessary support structures, such as a mechanical yard, an electrical yard, and a medium-voltage substation. The project, reminiscent of Google's initial stage launched last summer, signals substantial growth on the over 185-acre tract near Sossaman and Elliot roads, as reported by ABC15 News.
As part of the ongoing development, Mesa's design review board will also deliberate on an associated project dubbed "Redhawk-HUB," which is essentially a plan for a single-story office building adjacent to the data center. HDR Engineering Inc. has been identified as the applicant behind the data center's construction, while DLR Group is steering the office building proposal. Serving as the land's owner for Google's operation is Delaware-based Stone Applications LLC, according to details from the Maricopa County Assessor's Office obtained by The Business Journal.
In line with the development agreement held with the city of Mesa, Google has committed to a spending threshold of $600 million in capital outlay by July 2025, the deadline for completing the first phase. Future benchmarks set for Google includes, by 2027, an expenditure of $800 million, the realization of 500,000 square feet of infrastructure, and, by 2029, a minimum spend of $1 billion and the construction of 750,000 square feet of developed space. Average annual salaries for full-time employees at the data center are required to be at least $65,000 under the terms set forth.
Further, Mesa has not shied away from diverse projects, as the Dink & Dine Pickle Park—another venture set for appraisal. This Newport Beach-originated concept plans to retrofit two buildings at Mesa Riverview shopping center for indoor and outdoor pickleball courts combined with dining experiences. The locality, straddling the lines of Tempe and Scottsdale, is already a commercial hub featuring names like Walmart, Bass Pro Shops, and The Home Depot, thus heralding Dink & Dine as a welcome addition to the existing entertainment and dining mix, based on a statement obtained by The Business Journal.
