Amidst data center concerns, Posey Co. commissioners reveal they’ve signed an NDA
Residents in Posey County, Indiana, are expressing significant concerns about a proposed data center development, prompting county commissioners to reveal they have signed a non-disclosure agreement with an unnamed development company. Locals are worried about the impact on farmland, water usage, noise pollution, and health risks, and are advocating for a moratorium on data center construction. A special session of the Area Plan Commission is scheduled to discuss the issue.
Residents of Posey County, Indiana, are voicing strong opposition to a potential data center project that could transform peaceful farmland into an industrial site. During a recent county commissioners' meeting, residents took their concerns to the local officials, urging them to vote on a moratorium for data center development.
The commissioners admitted to recently signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with an unnamed development company, preventing them from revealing details about the proposed project. This lack of transparency has further fueled residents' anxieties, as farmers in the area of Boberg and Horner roads have already been approached about leasing their land for the development.
Key concerns raised by residents include increased water usage, noise pollution, and potential health risks, especially to children. Many fear the project will degrade their quality of life and fundamentally change the agricultural character of Posey County. In response to the growing tension, a special session of the Area Plan Commission has been scheduled for Monday at 5:30 PM to discuss the matter.