# Microsoft Conover Data Center

Microsoft reported that exterior work on the first Lyle Creek building was nearing completion and mechanical and electrical work had begun in September 2026.

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Status: under_construction
Operator: Microsoft
Evidence reviewed: 2026-11-09

## Operator update

Microsoft reported that exterior work on the first Lyle Creek building was nearing completion and mechanical and electrical work had begun in September 2026.

## Electrical work and project likelihood

Probability not assessed. Planning stage is not a calibrated probability.

## Sources

- [Compute Atlas](https://www.compute-atlas.com/facilities/microsoft-conover-catawba-county-nc) — Latest available status in the dated source record. Status source record date: 2026-10-15.
- [Microsoft restarts $1B data center in Catawba County](https://www.gofoothills.com/2026/03/02/microsoft-restarts-1b-data-center-in-catawba-county/) — 
- [Microsoft](https://local.microsoft.com/blog/lyle-creek-datacenter-construction-update/) — Construction update 2026-09

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Nearby infrastructure does not establish an electrical connection, available capacity or an open tender.