Missoula County to Unveil Draft Data Center Study Findings

Missoula, MT, October 9, 2026 — Missoula County officials are scheduled to present a draft of a recently completed study concerning data centers. The presentation is slated for October 27 and will take place at the fairgrounds.

The forthcoming presentation will offer the public and stakeholders an initial look at the findings and potential implications outlined in the county’s data center study. Details regarding the specific content of the study, such as its scope, key recommendations, or the motivations behind its commission, were not immediately available. The report is understood to cover various aspects relevant to data center development and operation within Missoula County.

The event is scheduled to occur on October 27. The venue for this presentation has been identified as the fairgrounds, though specific building locations or times for the session were not provided in the available summary. This marks a significant step in the county’s process of understanding and potentially regulating or facilitating the growth of data centers within its jurisdiction.

Information on who will be presenting the study, such as specific county commissioners, staff members, or consultants, has not been disclosed. Further details about the public engagement process following the draft presentation, including opportunities for public comment or subsequent review phases, are also pending. Residents and interested parties are expected to attend the event at the fairgrounds on October 27 to learn about the draft data center study.

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