Christian County Board reschedules meeting as project management company considers development
The Christian County Board rescheduled its monthly meeting in Taylorville due to a large crowd concerned about a rumored data center. Eagle Rock Partners confirmed they are in the early exploration and planning stages for a multi-phase technology campus in the county, involving zoning and community engagement.
The Christian County Board in Taylorville, Illinois, was forced to reschedule its monthly meeting after a large crowd of residents, reportedly spurred by social media rumors of a proposed data center, packed the courthouse, exceeding capacity. The meeting has been moved to May 26 at the Pillars Event Center to accommodate the expected turnout.
WAND News identified Eagle Rock Partners as the company considering a multi-phase technology campus in Christian County. The company stated that its plans are in the "early exploration and planning stages" and involve "community engagement as well as applicable local zoning, and extensive due diligence." The agenda for the rescheduled meeting does not yet list specific items related to the potential development. WAND News' attempts to contact the Christian County Economic Development Corporation for comment have been unsuccessful.