Data center planned on Dauphin golf course moves forward despite opposition
A proposed data center in Swatara Township, Dauphin County, is moving forward despite residents’ concerns about noise and heavy water usage. Township commissioners said they cannot stop the development if it meets existing legal requirements, prompting criticism from residents at a public meeting.
Plans for a data center on a golf course in Swatara Township are advancing despite opposition from local residents. Community concerns include potential noise and substantial water consumption.
Swatara Township commissioners said the township cannot block the project if the developer satisfies established legal requirements. Residents were dissatisfied with that explanation and urged local officials to challenge the developers, while commissioners suggested that responsibility may rest with state lawmakers.