After Ida County, PathOne holds data center meeting for Hull residents
PathOne Data Centers held a meeting in Hull, Sioux County, Iowa, to discuss a proposed 40,000 sq ft, 10 MW data center, despite a county-wide moratorium. Residents raised concerns about water usage, noise, and air pollution. Sioux County is planning an ordinance that will require an economic benefit agreement for data center developments.
PathOne Data Centers recently held a public meeting in Hull, Sioux County, Iowa, to discuss a proposed data center project. This meeting occurred despite the Sioux County Supervisors enacting a data center moratorium earlier in the summer. PathOne is actively seeking to engage with the community regarding future development in Hull, similar to their outreach in Ida County.
During the meeting, PathOne described their proposed facility as a 40,000 square-foot, 10-megawatt data center. They estimated its annual water consumption to be between 340,000 and 700,000 gallons, and projected noise levels around 65 decibels, which they equated to average office noise. Representatives also suggested guidelines for a potential data center ordinance.
Community members posed questions concerning air pollution, EMF studies, employment opportunities, and building security. PathOne clarified its business model, stating it would build and then rent out space to businesses, emphasizing that their proposed facility is not targeting "hyper-scaled" tech giants.
Shane Walter, Sioux County's Planning and Zoning Director, informed residents about an upcoming data center ordinance. This ordinance will include a requirement for an economic benefit agreement between the county and any company seeking to build a data center, ensuring local advantages from such developments. The full meeting was streamed online.