Hanover residents pressure BOS to oppose massive data center
Hanover County residents are actively opposing a 430-acre data center proposed by the company TRACK, citing concerns over environmental impact, noise, and water usage. The proposal, which was recommended by the County Planning Commission, is now before the Board of Supervisors, with a vote anticipated next month. Residents are urging the Board to deny the project.
Hanover residents are actively pushing the Hanover Board of Supervisors to reject a substantial data center proposal, following a recommendation for approval by the County Planning Commission on April 16. During a recent Board meeting, about a dozen constituents voiced their strong opposition to the 430-acre project.
The proposed data center, put forth by the company TRACK, is planned for a site along Route 33. Residents expressed deep concerns that the facility would compromise the area's rural character, introduce significant noise pollution, and consume hundreds of thousands of gallons of water, particularly highlighting its location within the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. They questioned why a referendum could not be held on the project, feeling their elected officials were not listening.
In response to some concerns, TRACK had previously stated its commitment to contribute $15 million towards water infrastructure and project $900 million in revenue for Hanover County. Despite the Planning Commission's positive recommendation, the Board of Supervisors is expected to hold a vote on the proposal next month, with residents continuing to demand its denial.