Colleton County hosting public information session on data centers
Colleton County, SC is hosting public information sessions on data center development and related infrastructure. This follows the County Council's approval of a Digital Infrastructure Overlay District to facilitate future data center and battery storage projects. Topics for discussion include environmental considerations, infrastructure, water and electricity use, and community impacts.
Walterboro, S.C. – Colleton County is holding public information sessions on data center development and associated infrastructure. The event, hosted by the Colleton County Economic Alliance, is intended to inform residents about the technology and its potential impacts. This initiative follows the Colleton County Council's recent approval of a Digital Infrastructure Overlay District, a new zoning measure designed to permit data center and battery energy storage system development in specific areas of the county.
The sessions are scheduled for Tuesday evening at the Coastal Outback building in Walterboro, with three time slots available. Discussions are expected to cover a range of topics, including the environmental footprint, infrastructure requirements, community benefits, water and electricity consumption, economic growth, workforce development, and tax revenue generation. The purpose is to address community questions and provide clarity on the implications of such developments within Colleton County.