New Waterville development will not be data center, county leaders say
Lucas County leaders announced that a 150-acre industrial development site in Waterville will not be used for a data center, assuaging community concerns. The site, near Waterville Neapolis and Waterville Monclova Roads, is now "LC Ready" for other compatible businesses, with zoning and other preparations completed by the county and Port Authority.
Lucas County leaders announced a new industrial development project in western Lucas County, specifically addressing concerns that it would be a data center. They clarified repeatedly that a 150-acre site near the intersection of Waterville Neapolis and Waterville Monclova Roads is ready for industrial development but will not be a data center.
The site, now deemed "LC Ready" by Lucas County, has had its zoning and other "loose ends" tied up, making it prepared for market. This initiative is part of an economic development strategy by the county and the Port Authority to ensure available properties and buildings for new investment.
While no specific user for the site has been publicly named, and a start date for construction is not set, the county is investing money into due diligence work. The focus is on attracting businesses compatible with other local enterprises, contributing to the community's inventory of marketable properties.