Company behind $6B data center in Wrightsville holds meeting
AVAIO Digital, the company behind a proposed $6 billion data center in Wrightsville, Arkansas, held a town hall meeting to address community concerns regarding noise, water, and energy use. Meanwhile, the Pulaski County Quorum Court is scheduled to discuss a potential moratorium on new data center projects.
AVAIO Digital, the developer of a proposed $6 billion data center in Wrightsville, Arkansas, hosted a town hall meeting to engage directly with the community. Representatives from the company, including a lawyer, attended the event held at the Wrightsville City gym, which was open to neighbors, business owners, and community leaders. This meeting provided an opportunity for residents to voice their concerns, a stark contrast to a similar gathering last month where no company representatives were present.
Opposition to the data center remains high, primarily due to concerns about potential noise pollution, as well as the project's anticipated water and energy consumption. The city's mayor expressed encouragement regarding the progress made in establishing a direct dialogue and ensuring accountability. Concurrently, the Pulaski County Quorum Court is set to convene for an agenda meeting to further discuss the possibility of enacting a moratorium on new data center developments.