Prichard residents attend data center video tour to learn more about proposed facility
Residents in Prichard, Alabama, are expressing concerns about a proposed data center facility by Edge Energy. City Councilman Roy Smith toured a similar Edge Energy facility in Atlanta to gather information, aiming to address resident worries about noise, pollution, and strain on the city's water system.
Residents of Prichard, Alabama, are raising significant concerns regarding a proposed data center facility to be built on Telegraph Road by Edge Energy. The community's opposition stems from worries about potential noise, pollution, and the impact on the city's already struggling water infrastructure.
In an effort to provide clarity and address these apprehensions, Prichard City Councilman Roy Smith conducted a visit to an existing Edge Energy data center facility in Atlanta. Smith shared his observations from this tour during a public presentation, emphasizing the need for residents to have all relevant facts about the controversial project.
Councilman Smith conveyed that he was "very impressed" by the Atlanta facility, specifically noting a lack of noise. His visit aimed to inform the public and potentially alleviate some of the fears surrounding the development, as discussions about the proposed data center continue within the community.