Enid leaders to discuss rezoning for proposed Project Thunderbird data center
Enid city leaders are set to consider zoning applications tied to Project Thunderbird, a proposed data center planned across four locations totaling about 2,000 acres. Developers say the facility could have its own power source and create up to 600 or more permanent jobs, while residents have raised concerns about the project and whether local workers would fill the positions.
Enid city leaders are scheduled to hear from developers and discuss zoning applications for Project Thunderbird, a proposed data center spanning four sites and roughly 2,000 acres. The meeting is one of several steps needed to advance the project and would not authorize construction or constitute final approval.
Developers say the facility would differ from other data centers by having its own power source and could create hundreds of permanent jobs, potentially as many as 600 or more. The proposal has drawn controversy from residents who question its placement in their community and whether the jobs would primarily go to local workers. The discussion is scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Stride Bank Center.