Palm Beach County school board raises concerns over AI data center near elementary school
The Palm Beach County School Board is expressing significant concerns about a proposed AI data center, known as Project Tango, planned near Saddleback Elementary School. The board sent a letter to county officials requesting information on potential noise, environmental impact, public safety, energy and water usage, and economic impacts of the project.
The Palm Beach County School Board is raising serious concerns regarding the proposed "Project Tango," a large AI data center planned for the county. The contentious location for this massive facility is approximately 1200 feet from Saddleback Elementary School.
In response to these concerns, the school district has formally communicated with Palm Beach County Mayor Sarah Baxter and the County Commissioners. The letter requests access to all existing public records, impact studies, and reports related to Project Tango. The board is specifically seeking detailed information on the project's potential noise levels, environmental impact, public safety protocols, emergency response plans, energy and water consumption, and its long-term economic implications for the area.