Leola data center vote postponed after executive session
The McPherson County Planning and Zoning Commission in Leola, South Dakota, postponed a decision on a proposed 50-megawatt data center. Opponents raised concerns about water usage and potential impacts on crops and livestock. A new date for the vote has not yet been announced.
The McPherson County Planning and Zoning Commission in Leola, South Dakota, indefinitely postponed a decision regarding a proposed 50-megawatt data center. The commission took this action following an executive session held during a special meeting on Tuesday morning.
Proponents of the facility highlighted its potential to create full-time jobs and generate approximately $1.6 million in revenue for the area. However, the meeting attracted significant opposition from residents concerned about the data center's water usage and its potential adverse effects on local crops and livestock.
Commissioners did not set a new date for the vote, stating they would inform the public once prepared to proceed.