San Diego lawmakers oppose data center concept at NAVWAR campus

All Streams 💀 DAY OF THE DEAD: Celebrate memories of lost loved ones on our KPBS Digital Community Altar. Military San Diego lawmakers oppose data center concept at NAVWAR campus By Andrew Bowen / Metro Reporter Contributors: Carlos Castillo / Video Journalist Published October 16, 2026 at 5:38 PM PDT Facebook WhatsApp Email Carlos Castillo / KPBS Rep. Scott Peters on Friday said he is opposed to the concept of building a data center at the Navy's NAVWAR campus in San Diego's Midway District.

For more than two years, the Navy has been in talks with Manchester Financial Group and Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate on redeveloping the site , which sits on 70 acres between Pacific Highway and Interstate 5. It currently houses the Navy's cybersecurity operations.

On Thursday, Voice of San Diego reported the development team was considering a 400-megawatt data center as part of the redevelopment.

Become a KPBS sponsor Speaking at a press conference Friday, Peters said the site's location near downtown, I-5 and the Old Town Transit Center make it an ideal location for housing and neighborhood-serving amenities. Peters is a Democrat whose 50th District includes NAVWAR.