Waterloo residents push for answers on proposed data center
Waterloo residents are seeking more information and due diligence regarding the proposed 80,000 square foot Wahawk Power Development data center in the South Waterloo Business Park. Although the city previously approved a development agreement, the project still requires review by the planning and zoning commission, with community members emphasizing the need for environmental impact studies and appropriate ordinances.
The controversy surrounding data center development continues in Eastern Iowa, with a recent community meeting held in Waterloo to discuss the proposed Wahawk Power Development project. The city council had previously approved a development agreement for an 80,000 square foot data center planned for the South Waterloo Business Park.
However, concerned residents expressed their desire for more transparency and diligence from local leaders. They called for comprehensive environmental impact studies and sufficient time for the planning and zoning commission to thoroughly review the project and enact appropriate ordinances. The data center plan is expected to be brought before the city's planning and zoning commission in the coming months for further consideration.