EdgeConneX Expands Texas Footprint with Strategic Land Acquisition Near Austin Data Center Hub
January 15, 2026
In a strategic move underscoring the intense demand for data center capacity in key U.S. markets, global data center provider EdgeConneX has significantly expanded its land holdings in the burgeoning Austin, Texas region. The acquisition of a large, adjacent parcel signals the company's commitment to scaling its infrastructure to meet the needs of hyperscale cloud and AI-driven workloads.
According to property records from Bastrop County, an EdgeConneX affiliate acquired a 180-acre tract of land at 6682 FM 535 in Cedar Creek via a special warranty deed in November 2025. The newly purchased land is situated near the company's existing and rapidly developing AUS02 data center campus located at 8001 Wolf Lane. While the specific purpose for the newly acquired 180 acres remains undisclosed, commercial real estate firm Franklin Street, which facilitated the sale, indicated in a prior announcement that the buyer intended the land for a "mixed-use commercial development."
The adjacent AUS02 campus itself is a major project, with filings indicating a planned size of 578,000 square feet (approximately 54,000 square meters) across two buildings. Scheduled for completion in mid-2026, the campus is designed to deliver approximately 240 megawatts of critical IT capacity upon full build-out.
This expansion occurs within Bastrop County, a strategic location just outside Austin that has become a focal point for data center development due to its proximity to a major tech hub and available land and power. The region's attractiveness is further highlighted by other major projects, such as the Waterloo Solar facility, which has secured a power purchase agreement to supply 200 megawatts exclusively to Meta.
EdgeConneX's land banking strategy near its own active construction site is a clear indicator of the long-term planning required in today's competitive market. Securing adjacent land allows for controlled, phased expansion, providing flexibility to respond to future customer demand without the delays and complexities of new site selection. This move solidifies the Austin region's status as a critical node in the national data center landscape, where operators are aggressively securing positions to support the next generation of digital infrastructure.
Source: datacenterdynamics
