McPherson County Postpones Approval Of Leola Data Center Conditional Use Permit
News ClipAberdeen Insider·Leola, McPherson County, SD·9/4/2026
The McPherson County Planning and Zoning Board postponed its decision on a conditional use permit application for the proposed 50-megawatt Leola Data Center. The deferral means the board did not immediately approve or deny the permit for the facility, which would be built on nine acres and consume a significant amount of water.
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Gov: McPherson County Planning and Zoning Board, McPherson County
The McPherson County Planning and Zoning Board has deferred action on a conditional use permit for the proposed 50-megawatt Leola Data Center. The facility, planned for approximately nine acres, is expected to use a substantial amount of water.
The board postponed its decision during its most recent meeting, indicating further review or discussion is needed before a vote on the application.