First of 2 meetings on MontCo data center plan to be held Wednesday
The Upper Merion Township Supervisors are holding two final meetings to decide on a controversial 4.5 million square foot data center project in King of Prussia. Residents are opposing the plan due to concerns about health, environmental impact, and strain on the electrical grid. The decision on whether to approve the project is pending.
The Upper Merion Township Supervisors in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, are scheduled to hold two final public meetings regarding a controversial proposal for a massive data center development. The proposed facility, planned for King of Prussia, would span 4.5 million square feet, making it larger than Philadelphia International Airport.
Local residents have voiced strong opposition to the project, citing concerns over potential impacts on their health, increased environmental strain, and added pressure on the electrical grid. The upcoming meetings will serve as the crucial decision points for the supervisors on whether to approve the data center plan.
This local debate reflects a broader national sentiment; a recent poll from Penn's Annenberg Public Policy Center indicates that over 60% of Americans are against data centers being built in their communities, a significant increase from six months prior, with political affiliations also playing a role in public opinion.