Elmdale RV Park in Abilene adds housing for data center workforce

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Developments are continuing for one of the largest RV parks in Abilene. It is a new housing option as data center projects continue to come to the Big Country.

Elmdale RV Park is catering to workers for the Shackelford Data Center, which will soon be built. The RV Park has started construction, and next-door neighbor Sammy Holt is adjusting to the growing pains.

“My son said, I’d love it. He was right. I do, because it was so peaceful and quiet. But it’s not going to be very peaceful and quiet with that RV park next door,” Holt said. “I still don’t have that much traffic going by all the time. I know it will change in another year, but I’m just glad I’ve got this place.”

Tuesday morning, Taylor County Commissioners approved a speed limit change and widened roads to prepare for traffic once the project is complete. Precinct 4 Commissioner Chuck Statler said at the meeting that the change will be in the best interest of the safety of residents and the county.

“By setting a safe speed limit, considering the length and width of miles on this. This also will coincide with our road use agreement that we’ve already discussed, seeking compensation from the haulers whenever they’re overweight, trucks causing damage to our county roads,” Statler said.

The commissioners also approved utility lining stretching from Taylor to Jones County. According to its website, Elmdale RV Park is expected to open by December 1.