Gregg Township residents voice opposition to 4 proposed data centers

Residents of Gregg Township, Pennsylvania, voiced strong opposition to a proposed development of four artificial intelligence (AI) data centers by PNK Group during a recent Board of Supervisors meeting. Over 100 attendees, many wearing red to signify their dissent, gathered to protest the project slated for Great Stream Commons. Local residents expressed significant concerns regarding the potential impact of the data centers. Lisa Hollenbach, a 37-year resident, cited worries about noise and air quality, while Rebecca DeWire, living within 1,000 feet of the proposed site, spoke against the project's proximity. John Kulka also opposed the development due to its closeness to residential homes, and Sue Williams urged supervisors to draft a clear data center ordinance. PNK Group is seeking to open the data centers on land it owns in Great Stream Commons, having submitted a curative amendment to a zoning ordinance to facilitate the development. In response to the ongoing concerns, the Gregg Township Supervisors approved the hiring of Attorney Richard Shoch to assist in drafting a comprehensive data center ordinance.