Gouldsboro Data Center Campus

A massive data center campus is being proposed in Northeast Pennsylvania by 1778 Rich Pike LLC, potentially connected to NE Edge. The project would span 1,000 acres across Clifton and Covington townships in Lackawanna County, with up to 35 buildings totaling between 4.4 and 9.4 million sq ft. Each facility may reach three stories, accommodating high-density workloads on a large scale. The full build-out is projected over the next decade, supported by a planned gas power plant and at least one substation to meet power needs.

This development, often referred to as the Gouldsboro Data Center, carries an estimated investment of $14.25 billion or more. Quantm Group LLC is listed as a development partner, and Judge Family Estates LLC is a key landowner. Zoning amendments are under review, with Clifton and Covington townships considering new data center regulations—although 1778 Rich Pike is challenging some proposed ordinances, including height restrictions.

Despite its scale, the project faces local opposition from groups like Concerned Clifton Citizens and the NoDataCenter.net campaign. NE Edge, founded by Thomas Quinn, has a history of ambitious proposals across Connecticut, including sites near nuclear power facilities, but has yet to bring one to completion. This Pennsylvania proposal marks its most significant move yet, potentially reshaping the region’s infrastructure landscape.