Tyler Planning and Zoning set to discuss Data Center proposal on Tuesday
The Tyler Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to discuss a proposal for a 12,500 MW Bitcoin mining data center by developer Vulcan Core and operator Barrio. The project, planned for West Erwin Street near downtown Tyler, faces overwhelming opposition from local residents. The commission will consider a special use permit for the facility.
The Tyler Planning and Zoning Commission is set to discuss a proposed Bitcoin mining data center, described as a 12,500 MW facility, by developer Vulcan Core with Barrio as the final lessee. The project is planned for a site on West Erwin Street, not far from downtown Tyler.
According to KLTV 7's J.D. Conte, the proposal is on the agenda for an upcoming commission meeting. While Mitch Brown, a project manager for the developer, stated that efforts have been made to mitigate negative effects on the surrounding neighborhood, residents who spoke at a community meeting last month expressed overwhelming opposition to the project. Brown emphasized that equipment has been specifically engineered with fans and water-cooled systems to address potential issues.
The Tyler Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a special use permit for the facility at a meeting scheduled for 1:30 PM at City Hall.