Henderson County residents celebrate data center's withdrawal
Residents in Henderson County, Texas, are celebrating after a developer withdrew plans for a massive data center near Cedar Creek Lake. The project faced significant grassroots opposition over concerns it would draw 5 million gallons of water daily from the lake. The developer announced it would now explore other Texas sites using water-efficient methods.
Residents of rural Henderson County, Texas, are celebrating a recent victory following the withdrawal of plans for a large data center project near Cedar Creek Lake. The proposed development had faced a strong grassroots campaign from local opponents.
The primary concern raised by the opposition was the data center's potential water consumption, which they claimed would be 5 million gallons per day from Cedar Creek Lake. This environmental impact was a key driver for the community's efforts against the project.
Following the sustained opposition, the unnamed developer announced its decision to withdraw the plans. The company stated that it would now pursue other potential sites within Texas, emphasizing that any future projects would incorporate water-efficient methods. Opponents have characterized this outcome as a "small victory" in their ongoing fight.