Mason County residents react to data center announcement
A second data center project, Project Tamarack by Starwood Digital Ventures, has been announced for Mason County, West Virginia, with a $12 billion investment. The announcement by Governor Patrick Morrisey surprised local residents and an advocacy group, who claim the state approved the project without public knowledge or input, leading to widespread shock and opposition.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a second data center project, named Project Tamarack, slated for Mason County. The facility, which will be operated by Starwood Digital Ventures and represents a $12 billion investment, is planned for West Columbia, less than ten miles from another data center currently under construction in Camp Conley.
The announcement came as a