Stillwater Planning Commission Approves Final Plat
According to The Stillwegian, construction will soon begin in earnest on Google’s new data center in Stillwater, marking a major step in the company’s $9 billion investment across Oklahoma’s AI and cloud infrastructure.
The Stillwater Planning Commission recently approved the final plat for the project, clearing the way for infrastructure development and building construction on three industrial lots totaling 202 acres.
The commission’s 4–0 vote allows work to begin on the first phase of the eight-lot industrial site, with the remaining lots to be platted at a later time.
Infrastructure Work and Building Permits Approved
Richmond Road Upgrades Included in Early Phase
As The Stillwegian reported, developers plan to pave Richmond Road from Perkins Road to Jardot Road in the coming months, addressing one of the community’s top infrastructure concerns.
“The contractor out there has been really great to work with our public works department to go out there and to make some temporary repairs,” said Development Services Director David Barth.
Next Steps Before Full Construction
The final plat still requires City Council acceptance before it can be recorded with the Payne County Clerk. However, building permits for Lots 1 and 2 have already been approved, setting the stage for initial data center construction to begin.
The approval moves the project forward while also addressing road conditions and drainage improvements through coordinated planning between the city and developers.
Part of Google’s $9 Billion Oklahoma Expansion
Multiple Data Centers Strengthening Regional Infrastructure
The Stillwater facility is part of Google’s $9 billion investment in Oklahoma’s AI and cloud network, which also includes expansion of its Pryor data center and a newly announced Muskogee facility.
In August, Governor Kevin Stitt joined Ruth Porat, President and Chief Investment Officer of Alphabet and Google, in Pryor to discuss the economic impact of these projects.
“These projects will bring thousands of jobs and strengthen Oklahoma’s role in the global energy and technology economy,” Stitt said at the time.
Regional Growth and Broader Expansion
Arkansas Joins the Investment Network
Google also plans to build a $4 billion data center in West Memphis, Arkansas, extending its regional network across the southern United States.
The combined expansion represents one of Google’s largest infrastructure commitments in the nation, reinforcing Oklahoma’s role as a strategic hub for technology, data energy management, and cloud computing innovation.