Franklin County residents oppose proposed data center at Board of Supervisors meeting
Over 40 Franklin County, Virginia residents expressed strong opposition to a proposed data center named "Project Flash" at a recent Board of Supervisors meeting in Rocky Mount. Residents raised concerns, particularly regarding the data center's potential impact on the county's water supply. The data center is reportedly being developed by Crusoe Energy.
Franklin County, Virginia, residents voiced overwhelming opposition to "Project Flash," a proposed data center slated for the Summit View Business Park, during a recent Board of Supervisors meeting in Rocky Mount. More than 40 speakers addressed the supervisors, unanimously expressing concerns about the project, which is reportedly being developed by Crusoe Energy.
Key opponents, including Emily Blankenship-Tucker and Will Cleaveland, spoke against the data center. Among the primary issues raised by residents was the potential impact of the facility on Franklin County's water supply. Supervisors Nick Mitchell, Mike Carter, and Chairperson Lorie Smith were present and listened to the public comments, engaging in discussions about the project's implications for the county's resources. The strong public outcry indicates ongoing local resistance to the data center development.