Lexington, Kentucky, residents rally against proposed data center
Residents in Lexington, Kentucky, are actively opposing a proposed data center near Green Acres Park, citing concerns over water usage, utility bills, and traffic. A city data center moratorium is set to expire on October 31st, and a special hearing is scheduled for October 6th to discuss the project.
Residents in Lexington, Kentucky, gathered for a community meeting near Green Acres Park to express their opposition to a proposed data center development. The project is being brought forward by Dark Points, a Texas-based developer, who recently acquired part of the former Lexmark campus.
The developer plans to initially use 20 to 30 megawatts of power, with potential expansion up to 70 megawatts. Neighbors are concerned about the impact on water resources, utility bills, and traffic. Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton, who stated the city was not given advance notice of the private land sale, joined residents and urged the public to attend a special hearing on October 6th. Vice Mayor Dan Blue, Councilman Tyler Morton, and Fayette County School Board Chair Tyler Murphy also spoke at the event. Mayoral candidate Rocco Carter expressed that the community's message against the data center extends beyond Green Acres.
The city's current data center moratorium is set to expire on October 31st, making the upcoming October 6th hearing crucial. Residents believe their strongest leverage against the well-funded developer is community turnout and people power.