MAYSVILLE, Ky. (Mason County Post) — Detailed presentation materials from a recent Mason County Fiscal Court meeting outline the proposed benefits of a multi-phase Technology Campus and Data Center project with Crisham LLC.
The October 6, 2026, summary of a Development and Community Revenue Agreement describes a hyperscale data center project that could ultimately include up to six data center buildings on approximately 2,900 acres.
The initial phase would consist of one 396-megawatt data center and related facilities. Construction of that first phase is forecast to begin within 36 months of an executed agreement, with land purchases scheduled to start in November.
Each additional building is estimated to take about 24 months to complete.
Jobs and workforce
The materials project approximately 2,000 construction workers during multi-year phases, with the potential to reach 4,000 at peak. At full build-out, the company estimates more than 400 full-time permanent jobs. At least 100 full-time positions are projected following the first phase. The company and county would work together on a hiring plan to create opportunities for local residents in both permanent roles and contracting work.
Infrastructure commitments
Crisham LLC has outlined capital commitments of no less than $130 million, including:
$40 million to $60 million for expansion of water and sewer service
$45 million toward a new City of Maysville water treatment plant
$15 million as a Public Safety Impact Fee
Full payment of all costs related to county road improvements or modifications
The company would also cover an estimated several hundred million dollars in costs to supply electric power to the project.
Tax and revenue structure
The project site is currently assessed at farm value and generated only $28,672 in total real estate taxes in 2025. Under the proposed PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) agreement, annual payments would ramp up significantly with each phase. Estimated PILOTs are $5 million annually to the county and $2 million annually to the Mason County School District for each phase. Utility tax commitments to the school district are projected at no less than $10 million for Phase I, with additional amounts for later phases.
The materials state that the PILOT bond structure is designed so the taxable value of the project would not be included in the computation of local property tax rates, protecting the school district’s state SEEK funding. The company would also pay occupational license taxes, with a minimum of $50,000 in annual payroll taxes after Phase I opens.
Power and water protections
An agreement with East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) would require the company to pay all costs needed to supply power to the project. The presentation states that no portion of those costs would be included in rates charged to other residential and commercial customers in Mason County.
The data center is designed with a closed-loop cooling system that uses zero operational water for cooling once filled. Annual operational water use would be limited primarily to domestic needs and periodic cleaning.
Additional commitments
The company intends to pursue LEED Gold certification. Other points in the materials include a $750,000 payment to the county for costs related to reviewing and implementing the project, supplemental annual payments of $2 million per data center building to support the school district, and a commitment to comply with all local occupational tax requirements.
County obligations listed in the summary include issuing Industrial Revenue Bonds (which would exempt the project from local property taxes), expediting project approvals, assisting with water and sewer extension, and using reasonable efforts to approve the relocation of abandoned cemeteries on the property.
Mason County Judge Executive Owen McNeill shared the presentation materials after the Fiscal Court meeting, describing the project as a transformational investment that could deliver high-paying jobs, major infrastructure upgrades paid by the developer, and long-term revenue for the county and schools.
The documents represent the benefits as presented. No final development agreement has been approved.