Trinity, Alabama, residents oppose proposed data center, city enacts moratorium
Trinity, Alabama residents are pushing back against a proposed data center development, citing concerns over noise, water, power demands, and pollution. City officials have enacted a 12-month moratorium on new data processing facilities, suspending the rezoning application while a comprehensive plan is developed.
Residents in Trinity, Alabama, expressed strong opposition to a proposed data center project during a recent Planning Commission meeting. Homeowners and landowners voiced concerns about the potential strain on the community, including increased power and water consumption, noise pollution, and a projected drop in property values.
Following public outcry, Trinity City Officials, led by Mayor Vaughn Goodwin, enacted a 12-month moratorium on new data processing and facilities. This decision effectively suspended the rezoning application required for the data center to be located within city limits. Mayor Goodwin stated the moratorium allows time for city staff to complete a comprehensive plan by the end of the year, ensuring proper due diligence before any rezoning decisions are made. While Morgan County lacks the zoning laws to prevent such a proposal, the City of Trinity possesses the legal authority to rezone and uphold the moratorium.