Cooleemee Officials Review Application for Potential Data Center at Former Mill Site
A developer has submitted an application for a potential mini data center at the former mill property in Cooleemee, near N.C. Highway 801 and Main Street. Town officials are reviewing the application and considering possible ordinance or noise-rule changes, while members of the Davie Against Data group have expressed opposition.
Cooleemee Mayor Jeff Smith told the town board that the owner of the former mill property had submitted an application for a potential mini data center. The site is zoned Light Industrial, which Smith said would likely permit the project, and Town Attorney Brandy Koontz is reviewing the application.
The disclosure drew concern from members of Davie Against Data, who have spoken at recent town meetings. Town officials said they do not yet have enough information to form an opinion on the proposal, but they are consulting with the Davie County Data Center Advisory Board and examining whether future ordinance or noise-regulation changes are needed.