AI data center in western Palm Beach County heads to zoning hearing
An AI data center project, "Project Tango," in western Palm Beach County, Florida, is heading to a zoning hearing amidst intense local opposition. Residents are concerned about its power demands and noise, while a lawsuit between property owners has revealed a backup plan that could bypass public review. A final vote by the Palm Beach County Commissioners on the project's fate is scheduled for July 15th.
The massive "Project Tango" AI data center in western Palm Beach County, Florida, is facing a crucial zoning commission hearing before a final vote by the Palm Beach County Commissioners on July 15th. The applicant, PBA Holdings, Inc., seeks to expand the Central Park Commerce Center site from 2 million to 3.6 million square feet to accommodate the project.
The proposed 205-acre campus, located near the Loxahatchee area along Southern Boulevard, has generated significant local opposition. Residents have voiced concerns over the project's extensive power demands, potential noise impacts on a nearby school, and risks to local water resources and the equestrian industry.
Adding to the complexity, an ongoing lawsuit between the property owners has unveiled an alternative plan to swap an approved warehouse for four data centers. This alternative could potentially proceed through an internal administrative review, bypassing public meetings and votes. The lawsuit specifically requests that a judge freeze all AI data center approvals for the site, highlighting the contentious nature of the development ahead of the upcoming public decisions.