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A brief on Lancaster County and nearby towns.

Developments

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38 projects: 23 in Lancaster County, with larger York, Lebanon and Dauphin items that matter here. Status uses a fixed vocabulary and is as of the latest cited source. Dollar and job figures are what the source claimed; notes say when a figure is a purchase price, loan or grant rather than total cost.

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Data center proposals in and near Lancaster County

Lancaster County 23

  1. winding-down East Lampeter Township

    Fastening Products of Lancaster wind-down / asset sale to Lubker Distribution was winding down as of 2026-09-17 at Old Philadelphia Pike HQ, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

    Founded 1971 as Welk Industrial Products (renamed 1974). Assets sold to Lubker (West Chester), announced 2026-08-21; operations relocating to Lubker HQ in West Chester; ceasing Lancaster operations later in 2026; Welk family retains building. Municipality not confirmed. Municipality not independently verified.

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business) · also 1

  2. announced Mount Joy Borough

    Reist Popcorn Co. expansion was announced 2026-09-16 in Mount Joy Borough (LNP).

    Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $1.1M. $1.1M = low-interest state loans (PIDA etc., via EDC Lancaster) for facility acquisition & machinery, not total capex.

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)

  3. announced Warwick Township

    Fetish Brewing space at Rock Lititz -> Cartel Brewing & Blending was announced 2026-09-15 at Rock Lititz campus (Fetish Brewing space, occupied since 2018), Warwick Township (LNP).

    Fetish Brewing shutting down; Cartel Brewing & Blending taking the space. Paired closing/opening rows in closings/openings.

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (What's in Store)

  4. announced not stated

    Cheese sauce maker warehouse purchase near New Holland was announced 2026-09-11 (LNP).

    Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $5.6M. $5.6M purchase price. Headline only. Municipality not stated; location hint: New Holland area (municipality not stated).

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)

  5. announced East Lampeter Township

    East Lampeter hotel conversion to affordable housing was announced 2026-09-09 in East Lampeter Township (LNP).

    Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $3.3M. $3.3M purchase price. Headline only.

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)

  6. build-out East Lampeter Township

    Lancaster Archery Supply expansion was in build-out as of 2026-09-04 in East Lampeter Township (LNP).

    Claimed in source: 31,000 sq ft. Family home demolished for expansion; 31,000 sq ft figure from search snippet (EDC/LNP) - verify.

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)

  7. approved West Lampeter Township

    Willow Valley Communities Mosaic high-rise was approved as of 2026-08-26 in West Lampeter Township (LNP).

    Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $210M. Cost now expected $210M; groundbreaking expected fall 2026 per LNP. Status 'approved' is an inference (pre-construction). Municipality not independently verified.

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)

  8. announced not stated

    Jura sales & service hub near Mount Joy was announced 2026-08-11 (LNP).

    Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $42M. Headline/lede only. Municipality not stated; location hint: Mount Joy area (municipality not stated).

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)

  9. closed Rapho Township

    WILX Logistics (Amazon delivery service partner) shutdown at Amazon Mount Joy-area facility closed 2026-08-09 at 1156 Four Star Drive (Amazon facility near Mount Joy), Rapho Township (LNP).

    Jobs lost: 70. WARN filed June 2026 (month precision for first-reported date); 70 layoffs effective 2026-08-09; Amazon's 414,000 sq ft facility (opened 2023) remains open.

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business) · also 1 also 2

  10. approved not stated

    Cain's Lanes site redevelopment (car wash + drive-thru coffee) was approved as of 2026-07-23 at Cain's Lanes bowling center site (LNP).

    Bowling center to be demolished; status approved is inferred from 'to be demolished'. Municipality not stated; location hint: Manheim area (municipality not stated).

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)

  11. approved not stated

    Former La Piazza castle-style building redevelopment near Lititz (RACP) was approved as of 2026-07-22 at the former La Piazza building (LNP).

    Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $3M. $3M = RACP grant award (one of 16 county projects sharing $40M), not total capex. Municipality not stated; location hint: Lititz area (municipality not stated).

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)

  12. withdrawn Manheim Township

    Lombardo casual-dining restaurant site near Lancaster Airport was withdrawn as of 2026-07-17 near Lancaster Airport, Manheim Township (LNP).

    Site sold; restaurant plan dropped.

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)

  13. build-out East Hempfield Township

    Belco Community Credit Union East Hempfield branch was in build-out as of 2026-07-13 at Centerville Road, East Hempfield Township (LNP).

    Groundbreaking 2026-07-13; 4th county branch.

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)

  14. announced Warwick Township

    Former Weiser's Market site acquisition for Hotel Rock Lititz expansion was announced 2026-07-07 at the former Weiser's Market, Warwick Township (LNP).

    Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $3.2M. $3.2M purchase for future expansion. Municipality not independently verified.

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)

  15. announced Columbia Borough

    Kleen-Rite Columbia warehouse purchase was announced 2026-07-02 in Columbia Borough (LNP).

    Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $8.9M. $8.9M purchase; headline 'looks to expand'. Municipality not independently verified.

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)

  16. announced Lititz Borough

    Former LG Health Lititz office (mill) redevelopment was announced 2026-06-22 in Lititz Borough (LNP).

    Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $8.1M. $8.1M sale price.

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)

  17. announced Upper Leacock Township

    Crop seed company Upper Leacock warehouse purchase was announced 2026-06-11 in Upper Leacock Township (LNP).

    Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $10M; 100,000 sq ft. $10M purchase; ~100K sq ft per lede.

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)

  18. build-out not stated

    Compass Mill wedding venue on Lititz Run was in build-out as of 2026-05-12 at Compass Mill on Lititz Run (LNP).

    Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $4.6M. Opening early 2027 per LNP; status build-out inferred. Municipality not stated; location hint: Lititz area (municipality not stated).

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)

  19. announced East Hempfield Township

    Lancaster Sauce Co. plant upgrades was announced 2026-04-24 in East Hempfield Township (LNP).

    Claimed in source: 60 jobs. 60+ jobs; facility sold for $13.75M (sale price, not capex).

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)

  20. approved Upper Leacock Township

    Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories campus expansion (Buildings O and P) was approved as of 2026-03-01 at 2425-2430 New Holland Pike, Upper Leacock Township (LNP).

    Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $147.5M; 250 jobs; 300,000 sq ft. Two connected 5- and 6-story buildings on existing parking lot; retains 3,080 jobs; state offer $2.1M (PA First $1.8M + WEDnetPA $375K) per Gov/DCED release 2025-12-22. Township approval ~Feb/Mar 2026 (month precision); groundbreaking expected May 2026 per LNP - construction start not independently confirmed, so status left at approved. LCPC review S/LD 74-49-8B.

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business) · also 1 also 2 also 3 also 4

  21. closed Lancaster City

    Giant Direct e-commerce fulfillment hub closure closed 2026-02-27 at 235 N. Reservoir St., Lancaster City (LNP).

    Claimed in source: 40,000 sq ft. Jobs lost: 76. Announced 2025-12-17 (81 jobs, close by end of April); moved up to 2026-02-27 affecting 76; WARN filed. Building bought 2008 for $2.3M; Giant assessing future use.

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business) · also 1 also 2

  22. open Warwick Township

    Clair Global headquarters at Rock Lititz opened 2025-12-01 at 222 Touring Blvd (Rock Lititz campus), Warwick Township (LNP).

    Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $62M; 200 jobs; 234,000 sq ft. Opened Dec 2025 (month precision); 200 new jobs on top of ~375; $5M RACP; old HQ at 1 Ellen Ave converted to manufacturing.

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business) · also 1 also 2

  23. open not stated

    Kettle & Fire 'KettleWorks' manufacturing plant opened 2025-05-15 at 425 Ben Franklin Boulevard (PA DCED).

    Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $19.1M; 149 jobs; 167,000 sq ft. Ribbon cut 2025-05-15; state offer $4M PIDA loan + $40K WEDnetPA; company's first owned plant. Municipality not stated; location hint: Lancaster (425 Ben Franklin Blvd; municipality not stated).

    Source: PA DCED

York County (first ring) 4

  1. announced Hanover Borough

    Gerard Daniel Worldwide Hanover expansion was announced 2026-08-26 at 150 Factory Street, Hanover, Hanover Borough (PA DCED).

    Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $2.1M; 35 jobs. Retains 107 jobs; $200K PA First grant.

    Source: PA DCED

  2. delayed Peach Bottom Township

    Peach Bottom Township data center next to York Energy Center was delayed as of 2026-07-13 Adjacent to York Energy Center (828 MW gas plant), Peach Bottom Township (York Daily Record).

    Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $5B; 2,500 jobs. No plans ever filed with township. Constellation (closed Calpine acquisition Jan 2026; must divest York Energy Center under DOJ settlement) 'reevaluating feasibility'; YDR headline: on hold, could be dead. Township adopting data-center ordinance Aug 2026.

    Source: York Daily Record · also 1

  3. delayed Conewago Township

    Conewago Township (York Co.) data center proposal - Rexroth Farms was delayed as of 2026-07-07 at ~541 acres on Bowers Bridge Rd (Rexroth property), Conewago Township (Conewago Township Board of Supervisors minutes).

    180-day moratorium on data-center applications adopted 2026-07-07 (Resolution 2026-13; runs to ~2027-01-03). Draft overlay (conditional use, >=100 contiguous acres) as mapped excludes Rexroth and Klinger properties. YDR explainer 2026-04-21 (first-reported date month approximate)

    Source: Conewago Township Board of Supervisors minutes · also 1 also 2

  4. withdrawn East Manchester Township

    East Manchester Township data center rezoning (Royal Manchester Golf Links) was withdrawn as of 2025-11-20 at Royal Manchester Golf Links, East Manchester Township (York Daily Record).

    Rezoning removed from consideration in 2025 per YDR roundup (dates approximate). Same roundup: West Manchester Twp approved a data-center overlay (Viridian Partners interest, no plan filed); Elysian interest in Windsor and Fairview townships with no proposals - not given separate rows.

    Source: York Daily Record

Lebanon County (first ring) 9

  1. announced Bethel Township; Jackson Township

    Copart salvage yard acquisition (former Greble U-Pull-It) was announced 2026-08-18 at 28.49-acre former Greble U-Pull-It site, Bethel Township and Jackson Township (LebTown).

    Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $12.5M. $12.5M purchase; prior U-Pull-It closed 2025.

    Source: LebTown

  2. build-out North Cornwall Township

    Lebanon Valley Exposition exhibition hall was in build-out as of 2026-08-10 at Rocherty Road fairgrounds, North Cornwall Township (LebTown).

    Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $10M; 15,000 sq ft. Groundbreaking 2026-08-10; expandable to 25,000 sq ft; target before July 2027 fair.

    Source: LebTown

  3. build-out Annville Township

    BlueScope Buildings Annville expansion was in build-out as of 2026-08-01 at 400 N. Weaber St., Annville, Annville Township (LebTown).

    Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $14.2M; 34,000 sq ft. Groundbreaking Sat 2026-08-01 (article 2026-08-03).

    Source: LebTown

  4. open South Lebanon Township

    SCHOTT Pharma Lebanon vial production lines opened 2026-06-03 at 30 Lebanon Valley Parkway, South Lebanon Township (LebTown).

    Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $60M. Ribbon cut 2026-06-03; $60M is BARDA funding; triples US vial capacity.

    Source: LebTown

  5. withdrawn South Annville Township

    South Annville Township data center rezoning (1235 Martina Drive) was withdrawn as of 2026-05-12 at ~99 acres on Mount Pleasant Rd near US 422, South Annville Township (LebTown).

    Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $1.7B. Five ~150,000 sq ft buildings (~750K sq ft). Planning commission unanimously recommended denial 2026-05-05; rezoning petition withdrawn 2026-05-12. Township advertised drafted data-center zoning ordinance Sept 2026.

    Source: LebTown · also 1 also 2

  6. build-out South Annville Township

    DHL Clear Spring Logistics Park - Building 1 (life sciences hub) was in build-out as of 2026-01-07 at Clear Spring Logistics Park, Route 422 & Killinger Road, South Annville Township (LebTown).

    Claimed in source: 1,000,000 sq ft. First of three warehouses (3M sq ft approved); slated to open 2026 as 'East Coast Center of Excellence' (not re-verified).

    Source: LebTown

  7. build-out South Lebanon Township

    ABARTA Coca-Cola sales & distribution center was in build-out as of 2025-09-17 at 12 Ritter Way, Lebanon Valley Business Park, South Lebanon Township (LebTown).

    Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $100M; 240,000 sq ft. Groundbreaking 2025-09-17; $100-110M incl. ~$25M automation; completion targeted 2027-07-29; 52-acre parcel. First reported 2025-02-21.

    Source: LebTown

  8. announced North Lebanon Township

    R+L Carriers land purchase (North Lebanon Twp) was announced 2025-04-28 at 2225 E. Cumberland St., North Lebanon Township (LebTown).

    Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $12.6M. $12.6M for 89.79 acres adjacent to existing facility; prior 1M sq ft warehouse plan by Inch & Co. affiliate withdrawn Nov 2024.

    Source: LebTown

  9. approved Bethel Township

    Bell & Evans Ready-to-Eat plant (Fredericksburg) was approved as of 2025-03-04 at Fredericksburg, Bethel Township (LebTown).

    Zoning board granted all appeals 2025-02-27; further approvals noted in LebTown 2026-05-19 (supervisors approve poultry producer's projects).

    Source: LebTown

Dauphin County (context) 2

  1. announced Swatara Township

    US Highlands East data center campus (Swatara Township) - Dauphin context was announced 2026-09-16 at 157 acres along Highland Street bordering I-283 (behind WITF), Swatara Township (WITF).

    Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $10.5B; 744,000 sq ft. CONTEXT (Dauphin). Plans presented to township planning commission 2026-09-08; two ~372,000 sq ft one-story buildings, PPL switch station, private substation; unnamed tenant; resident opposition; info session planned Oct 2026.

    Source: WITF

  2. announced Steelton Borough

    Dura-Bond Industries Steelton pipe plant restart was announced 2026-02-01 at Steelton pipe plant, Steelton Borough (PennLive).

    Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $300M; 250 jobs. CONTEXT (Dauphin). $300M figure is a pipe supply deal (TC Energy) per headline/search snippet, not necessarily facility capex; hundreds to be hired. Month precision; headline/snippet only.

    Source: PennLive