LIBERTY, Mo. (Mar. 24, 2026) — Digital infrastructure developer Metrobloks will invest $1.4 billion to develop a high-density data center campus in Liberty, reinforcing the Kansas City region’s growing role in next-generation connectivity and advanced digital infrastructure.
The planned campus will encompass 568,800 square feet across three buildings, designed to support cloud computing, artificial intelligence applications and latency-sensitive digital services. The project is expected to create 30 high-wage technology jobs, with average annual salaries nearing $96,000, in addition to generating hundreds of construction positions during the development phase.
State and regional economic development leaders noted that the investment reflects Missouri’s competitive advantages in energy reliability, fiber connectivity and workforce readiness. The Kansas City region’s central U.S. location also enables efficient data transmission and network performance for companies serving national markets.
Metrobloks specializes in developing high-performance data center infrastructure in strategic U.S. markets, enabling enterprises to scale cloud and AI capabilities closer to end users. The Liberty campus is expected to leverage the region’s robust fiber network and cost-effective power resources to deliver low-latency connectivity and long-term operational efficiency.
Officials said the project will strengthen Missouri’s position as a destination for advanced technology investment while supporting regional economic diversification. Beyond direct employment, the development is anticipated to generate new tax revenues and stimulate growth across construction, utilities and professional services sectors.
The facility will incorporate low-water-use design features and operational efficiencies intended to minimize impacts on local infrastructure and municipal services.
Missouri Partnership collaborated with state, regional and local partners — including the Missouri Department of Economic Development, the Kansas City Area Development Council and the City of Liberty — to secure the investment.
Economic development leaders emphasized that projects of this scale signal continued momentum for the Kansas City region as demand for data center capacity accelerates in response to expanding digital and AI-driven industries.
