Grady County commissioners to hold special meeting on planned data center
Grady County commissioners are holding a special meeting to discuss a planned data center near Amber. The meeting follows concerns raised by neighboring landowners regarding the project's potential effects on water, noise, lighting, agriculture, and property values. Aligned Data Centers confirmed land acquisition for the project, which is in early planning stages.
Grady County commissioners are scheduled to convene a special meeting on Tuesday, September 8, to address a proposed data center near Amber, Oklahoma. The meeting was prompted by significant concerns voiced by landowners in the vicinity, who fear potential adverse impacts on local water resources, noise levels, lighting pollution, agricultural operations, and overall property values.
The discussions will center on the county's official response to the planned development and will explore available options for the county regarding the project's effects. Members of the public are strongly encouraged to attend the meeting, which will take place at 6:30 p.m. in Courtroom No. 1 of the Grady County Courthouse.
Aligned Data Centers has confirmed its acquisition of land in the area for the project, though the company states it remains in the early planning phases. Aligned Data Centers has indicated that its facilities utilize a closed-loop cooling system designed to minimize water consumption, addressing one of the key environmental concerns raised by the community.