Residents react to $9.6 billion Data Center
A $9.6 billion data center project is proposed for Carrollton, Kentucky, by Louisville-based PoeCompanies. Residents are reacting negatively, expressing concerns about noise and light, and feeling excluded from the planning process. The project highlights a lack of specific zoning regulations in the county.
A significant $9.6 billion data center development is being proposed for Carrollton, Kentucky, slated to be part of a 550-acre industrial campus. The project is spearheaded by Louisville-based developer PoeCompanies.
Local residents, many of whom have lived in the area for 15 to 25 years, have expressed strong reactions to the proposal. They voiced desires to be included in the conversation, lamenting that they were not informed about the project from the outset. Concerns include potential noise and light pollution, with some residents even considering relocating if the data center is built.
The discussion also brought to light a lack of specific zoning regulations within Carroll County, which complicates the local government's ability to address development concerns. Despite this, PoeCompanies indicated in a press release that they have completed initial steps and plan to seek community input before finalizing their plans for the facility.