Holly Springs pauses data center developments
The Holly Springs Town Council voted to approve a one-year pause on data center developments after residents and council members expressed concerns about noise pollution, health, property values, water usage, and energy demand. Town staff will use this period to research these impacts and develop more permanent policies. Durham also extended its pause on data centers.
The Holly Springs Town Council has enacted a one-year moratorium on data center developments following a vote prompted by significant community and council concerns. Residents and council members voiced worries about noise pollution, its potential adverse effects on health, and the depreciation of property values.
During this pause, town staff will conduct an 8-9 month investigation into the impacts of data centers, focusing on critical areas such as water usage, energy demand, and noise levels. The objective of this research is to inform and establish more permanent policies regarding the construction and operation of these facilities within the town. Holly Springs joins other municipalities, like the City of Durham, which recently extended its own data center pause, indicating a broader trend among local governments to scrutinize and regulate such developments.