Judge weighs Westlake data center injunction as neighbors protest
A civil court judge in Fort Worth, Texas, is deliberating whether to extend a temporary restraining order on a proposed data center in Westlake, near Keller homes. Neighbors are actively protesting the development due to concerns over water usage, noise, and power demands, along with allegations of deficient zoning notice. A ruling is anticipated next week, while the Town of Westlake expressed intent to advance the project.
A civil court judge in Fort Worth heard arguments regarding a temporary injunction on a proposed data center in Westlake, Texas. Neighbors from nearby Keller are actively protesting the development, which is planned just 500 feet from their homes, raising concerns about water usage, noise from cooling systems, and electricity demands.
Attorney Jason Friedman, representing residents opposing the project, argued that the town's notice for zoning amendments was deficient. However, attorneys for the Town of Westlake and the unnamed data center developer countered this assertion, urging the judge to dismiss the case. Westlake Mayor Kim Graves stated in an interview that the land was designated for commercial industrial use back in 1998, a point of contention for the community who felt