Spanish Fork leaders consider data center proposal amid community concerns
Spanish Fork leaders are considering a data center proposal from Provo-based company Volition for a 250-megawatt facility in Spanish Fork Canyon. The company claims it will generate its own power and require minimal water, addressing common industry concerns. However, residents are expressing opposition, not wanting data centers in their community, and a public meeting is scheduled.
City leaders in Spanish Fork, Utah, are currently evaluating a data center proposal from Provo-based company Volition. The project, planned for Spanish Fork Canyon, aims to construct a 250-megawatt facility on 50 acres. Volition representative Chave stated that the company seeks to offer a solution to the traditional problems associated with data centers, such as noise and wastefulness, by generating its own power and requiring only about 60,000 gallons of water to fill its system.
The proposal, however, has met with community concerns. Residents like Ann Pierce express strong opposition, stating that while data centers may be necessary, they are not wanted in their "backyards." Pierce and others have reached out to the state to voice their objections, citing a pattern where projects are approved despite local opposition.
Volition acknowledges the need to earn community trust and address differing viewpoints. A public meeting regarding the proposal is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. local time, where community members can voice their opinions and learn more about the project.