Morris Residents Continue Opposition to Proposed Data Center Development
Residents in Morris, Illinois, are continuing to voice strong opposition to a proposed hyperscale data center development by Tract. They have organized protests and attended city council meetings, raising concerns about potential impacts on water supplies, electricity rates, noise, and air quality.
Residents of Morris, Illinois, are actively protesting a proposed hyperscale data center development by developer Tract. Demonstrations, including rallies near Routes 6 and 47 and outside the Morris City Administration Building, have been organized by community groups like Morris Illinois Data Center Opposition.
Opponents, including organizer Jodi Pollack, are vocal about their concerns, which include the project's potential strain on local water supplies, impact on electricity rates, increased noise, and compromised air quality, especially from backup diesel generators. Residents are also seeking transparency and information regarding annexation and potential zoning changes, having attended Morris City Council meetings to voice their concerns. Tract has already acquired and cleared hundreds of acres for the technology park near Route 6 and Gun Club Road.
Pollack confirmed ongoing efforts and research by the opposition groups, stating they are making progress "on the back end of things" and continuing to spread awareness among local residents about the development.