'Do we need another one?' Proposed 2nd Data Center draws concerns in Shackelford County
Residents in Shackelford County, Texas, expressed significant concerns at a county commissioners meeting regarding a proposed second data center, questioning its benefits and impact on the community and electrical grid. Developers claimed the project would be power positive, but no action was taken on the proposal, with discussions expected to continue.
Residents of Shackelford County and Albany, Texas, voiced strong opposition to a proposed second data center at a recent county commissioners meeting. Concerns were raised regarding the long-term benefits versus costs to the community, with residents questioning the necessity of another facility and whether taxpayers, rather than developers, would bear the burden of infrastructure improvements.
Developers of the proposed project stated their intention to be "good neighbors," claiming the facility would generate its own power, thereby reducing its impact on the electrical grid and minimizing its physical footprint.
Despite the public outcry and developer assurances, the Shackelford County Commissioners took no action on the proposal during Monday's meeting. Discussions are expected to continue, indicating ongoing deliberation regarding the data center's future.