Amazon Proposes 600-Acre, 18-Building Data Center in Butler County at Open House
Amazon is proposing a 600-acre data center campus with 18 buildings near Trenton in Butler County. Residents voiced strong opposition at an open house, citing limited public notice and concerns about water use for cooling, while Amazon representatives pledged greater transparency.
Amazon representatives presented plans for an approximately 600-acre, 18-building data center campus near Trenton, including along what appears to be West and Madison roads. The proposal has drawn backlash from area residents, some of whom said they had received little public notice and were unaware of the project until recently.
Residents also questioned the amount of water the facilities would use for cooling. Amazon representatives said the company is working to improve transparency and community communication, including eliminating nondisclosure agreements in situations like the proposed development. The project remains under proposal, with local governments and residents weighing its potential impacts.