Wildcat Ridge Data Center Campus faces major opposition in Archbald
News ClipScranton Times-Tribune·Archbald, Lackawanna County, PA·3/11/2026
The Wildcat Ridge Data Center Campus project in Archbald, Pennsylvania is facing major opposition from the local community. Residents attended a public hearing to voice their concerns about the proposed 14 two-story data centers across 574 acres. The project developer, Cornell Realty Management LLC, faced a hostile reception and was interrupted by the crowd of over 400 people wearing 'Stop Data Centers Protect NEPA' shirts and holding signs. The local borough council must now decide whether to approve the data center campus proposal.
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Gov: Archbald Borough Council, Lackawanna County
Data centers face fierce opposition in Archbald, Pennsylvania as Cornell Realty Management seeks approval to build the massive Wildcat Ridge Data Center Campus. The project, which would include 14 two-story data centers and 316,000 square feet of commercial space, has drawn vocal criticism from over 400 local residents who packed a public hearing. Key concerns include the campus's high water and electricity demands, potential environmental impacts, and adequacy of the developer's application. Council members also pressed the developer on issues like the water feasibility study and power supply. The next public hearing is scheduled for April 13.