Commissioners unanimously approve data center in Posey County
The Posey County Area Plan Commission unanimously approved construction of a data center believed to be for Amazon. Residents expressed mixed views, with some supporting data centers if they are built in appropriate locations.
The Posey County Area Plan Commission held a public hearing on a proposed data center and unanimously approved its construction. The project is believed to be intended for Amazon, although the transcript does not identify the developer with certainty.
The approval comes as data centers are proposed or approved across the Evansville-area tri-state region. Posey County residents shared differing opinions, including Kathy Winds Apple, who said data centers serve a purpose but should be located in appropriate, sensible areas.