Lake Wylie data center drives commercial building permit values up 123%

ROCK HILL, S.C. — A data center under construction in York County is already making an impact.

Our partners at The Rock Hill Herald reported that the QTS data center in Lake Wylie has driven the non-residential permit valuation for nearby new construction projects up 123% year over year.

The data center company’s investment has also increased from $1 billion to $8 billion.

Neighbors have long opposed the project, citing utility concerns.