Festus data center developer scales back project after public opposition

Festus data center developer scales back project after public opposition

News ClipFirst Alert 4·Festus, Jefferson County, MO·7/1/2026

A developer behind a proposed $6 billion data center in Festus, Missouri, has unveiled a scaled-back design for the project. This change comes after sustained public opposition to the initial plans. Critics, however, state that the revised design does not address their primary concerns.

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The developer behind a proposed $6 billion data center in Festus has unveiled a scaled-back design following sustained public opposition, but critics say the changes do not resolve their primary concern.