Colleton County data center proposal draws opposition at zoning hearing

A controversial proposal for an 850-acre data center in Colleton County, South Carolina has faced opposition from local residents. The project has already received approval from the county council, but requires special zoning approval. Residents expressed concerns about the impact on water resources and the ACE Basin area, which is under conservation. The developer claims the data center would use a closed-loop cooling system and create up to 450 new jobs for the county. However, some residents argue the proposed location is inappropriate for industrial development. The Zoning Board of Appeals will make a decision on whether to grant the special exception.