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A rendering of Meta's data center expansion is shown.

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Meta announced Monday the expansion of its Eagle Mountain Data Center campus along with contributions to various local entities.

Meta plans to build three new data center buildings, an administration building and a warehouse, according to a company spokesperson.

The Meta Data Center first opened in 2018 and has expanded its campus in several phases since to span more than 500 acres. This latest expansion project is tied to an approval from the Eagle Mountain City Council in October 2025 to expand the facility to the south of its existing campus, a city spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Herald.

The council also approved an amendment to the water agreement for Meta to purchase an additional 125 acre-feet of water, increasing its allocation from 500 to 625 acre-feet.

As part the expansion, Meta said Monday the company will give the Lake Mountain School District $600,000 for land acquisition and make a $1.5 million commitment to the Lake Mountain Education Foundation. Meta will also commit $450,000 toward the Walden Park Observatory in Eagle Mountain. 

The city said the Meta expansion is expected to support roughly 1,200 construction jobs at peak, and add more than 300 operations roles upon completion. 

“This is a company that showed up here eight years ago and has kept its commitments to us since,” Eagle Mountain Mayor Jared Gray said in a news release. “Meta’s presence has meant real money for our schools, real improvements to our roads and water systems, and good jobs for people who live here. This expansion means more investment and opportunities for shared success — and it means Eagle Mountain continues to be a place where families can build a future.”

The substantial education investment comes as the Lake Mountain School District prepares to absorb the Eagle Mountain and Saratoga Springs areas of the dissolving Alpine School District in 2027.

Lake Mountain said the $600,000 land grant will go toward acquiring roughly three acres for a new elementary school site, representing approximately 30% of the land needed.

“Securing land early is essential to building neighborhood schools that keep pace with our growing community,” LMSD Board President Julie King said in a news release. “Meta’s $600,000 grant allows us to take proactive, strategic steps today so that we can be better prepared to provide the facilities our students will need in the years ahead.”

LMSD said the $1.5 million Meta committed to the district’s education foundation will be provided upon the start of vertical construction for the expanded data center. The district said Meta has also committed to an ongoing annual contribution of $50,000 to the foundation. That commitment is expected to be made before the end of the year.

“This investment puts additional resources directly into opportunities for our students,” Superintendent Vicki Carter said. “We are grateful for Meta’s commitment to Lake Mountain School District and its willingness to explore innovative ways to meet student needs. Their support aligns closely with our focus on building strong foundations for learning and expanding partnerships that can help every student succeed.”

LMSD added that it negotiated a $10,000 contribution from Meta each to the Aspen Peaks School District and the Timpanogos School District to provide students with scholarships and support opportunities.

“We want to see three strong school districts serving students well,” King said. “Supporting students shouldn’t stop at district boundaries. We appreciate Meta’s willingness to invest in students throughout the communities we serve and to recognize that the success of each of these districts strengthens the entire region.”

Eagle Mountain City said Meta has contributed more than $6.2 million to local schools and organizations, and $4.85 million to the city’s affordable housing fund. Meta has also invested in three water restoration projects, returning more than 726 million gallons to local watersheds, the city said.