The developers of Project Blue, a prospective data center in Pima County, are looking to close the deal for the 290-acre county-owned property near the Pima County Fairgrounds.
A memo from County Administrator Jan Lesher states that the deal must close on or before Christmas.
Humphrey’s Peak Properties, the prospective buyer of the property, is also opting to waive three closing conditions in order to move forward with the deal, including requirements that the land be annexed by the city of Tucson, zoning and the guarantee of necessary utilities to operate the facility, such as power, water and discharge services.
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A resident holds up an anti-Project Blue sign during a community meeting in downtown Tucson on Aug. 4.
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Community members holding signs opposing Project Blue filled Tucson City Council chambers during a study session discussing the fate of the data center proposal.
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Residents hold up a sign protesting Project Blue during a community meeting in Tucson on Aug. 4. The plan was tied to Amazon Web Services, which federal agencies like DHS and ICE also use for surveillance purposes.
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Residents speak during a Project Blue community meeting in Tucson on Aug. 4.
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Representatives with Beale Infrastructure joined Tucson officials to give information about Project Blue during a meeting on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, held at Mica Mountain High School in Tucson’s far southeast side.
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Tucson Mayor Regina Romero and other city leaders listen to a presentation about Project Blue during a community meeting in southeast Tucson on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The mayor and council will first vote on the project in August.
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Representatives with Beale Infrastructure joined Tucson officials to give information about Project Blue during a meeting on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, held at Mica Mountain High School in Tucson’s far southeast side.
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Representatives with Beale Infrastructure joined Tucson officials to give information about Project Blue during a meeting on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, held at Mica Mountain High School in Tucson’s far southeast side.
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Pamphlets against Project Blue are displayed at the Watershed Management Group's Living Lab in midtown Tucson.
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