Council sets one-year moratorium for data centers

Council sets one-year moratorium for data centers

News ClipThe Anniston Star·Springville, St. Clair County, AL·7/11/2026

The Springville City Council has enacted a one-year moratorium on data center development. This decision was made despite assurances from Mayor Austin Phillips that no specific data center projects are currently planned or in the pipeline for the city.

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Gov: Springville City Council, Mayor Austin Phillips

The Springville City Council has implemented a one-year moratorium on data center development within the city. This action comes as Mayor Austin Phillips publicly stated that there are no data center plans or projects currently in the pipeline or under consideration.

Phillips emphasized this point during a work session, reiterating that the city has no imminent data center developments. City officials also confirmed the absence of any ongoing discussions or proposals regarding data centers in Springville.