Demolition moves forward for Sidney data center
Demolition has commenced for an Amazon data center in Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio, following its approval by city leaders last fall. Local residents have responded by creating petitions aimed at recalling city leaders and advocating for greater transparency on future projects.
Demolition work has begun in Shelby County, Ohio, to clear the way for a new data center in Sidney. An excavator was observed tearing down the Joslin Barn, an initial step in the project's development.
The Sidney City Council had approved the Amazon data center last fall. This approval has sparked significant local opposition, with residents organizing and submitting petitions. The petitions aim to initiate the recall of city leaders and demand increased transparency regarding similar development projects within the community.