Kraft Group Eyes $16 Billion, 900MW Data Center Campus in Sutton

The Kraft Group may invest more than $16 billion to build a 900MW data center campus in Sutton, Massachusetts, according to a memo from town manager Austin Cyganiewicz to the Sutton Select Board.

The Robert Kraft-owned conglomerate is planning the development with Sutton-based packaging firm Unified Global Packaging Group. The site is Unified's Parkway property, off Boston Road and Providence Road.

The proposal has not yet reached the formal application stage. Cyganiewicz called it "tentative" in his memo.

What Would the Campus Look Like?

The initial phase consists of two buildings, planned to launch in 2029. Each building covers about 250,000 sq ft (23,225 sqm) and carries roughly 90MW of power capacity.

After that, construction accelerates:

• Two additional buildings per year
• Four consecutive years of construction
• Full build-out reached in 2033
• Total draw of around 900MW at completion

The developer supplied the investment and capacity estimates. The memo does not disclose potential workloads or tenants.

How Much Money Reaches the Town?

The numbers are large for a town of 9,357 residents, per the 2020 US census. Sutton's total assessed property value currently stands at $2.7 billion — meaning a $16 billion private investment would dwarf the town's existing tax base.

Cyganiewicz laid out the fiscal picture in his memo:

• Around $10.4 million in annual property tax once the project is fully assessed in 2031
• $27.8 million per year at full build-out
• The town's entire projected 2027 tax levy: $32 million

"Because the town raises only what its budget requires, the main effect would be lower tax bills," Cyganiewicz said. He quantified the savings: about $2,300 less for the average single-family home in FY2031 and about $5,800 less in FY2035.

What Stands Between Proposal and Approval?

Details on power, water, and equipment remain outstanding, Cyganiewicz said. Talks are underway with the local regional grid operator to secure the necessary power. The campus would use reclaimed water for cooling.

The approval timeline runs three parallel tracks — community benefits discussions, zoning bylaws, and a technical review — culminating in a town meeting and vote in May 2027.

A Select Board meeting took place on November 10, 2026, at Sutton Town Hall. It was not formally a public hearing, but officials accepted public comments at the start of the session. According to social media comments afterward, residents raised concerns about operational noise and floated a potential moratorium on data centers in the town.

What Rules Apply in Massachusetts?

An executive order from Governor Maura Healey sets two conditions for data centers over 25MW proposed in the state: local communities must approve the project, and developers must implement a community benefits agreement that meets specific state standards.

The political backdrop is tightening. The November 3 midterm elections brought a wave of anti-data-center candidates into office across the US, with AI data centers serving as a key campaign issue. Several data center moratoria and other restrictive measures also appeared on ballots.

Who Is Behind the Project?

The Kraft Group is a private conglomerate owned by Robert Kraft, who also owns the NFL's New England Patriots. The group spans professional sports, manufacturing, and real estate development.

Unified Global Packaging Group is headquartered in Sutton, the same town as the proposed site.

If approved on the May 2027 timeline, first power would arrive in 2029, and the full 900MW campus — more than $16 billion of private capital — would stand complete in 2033.