City council pauses data center development in New Albany for 1 year
The New Albany City Council has unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on data center construction. The proposal passed its final reading during a city council meeting, effectively banning new data center developments in the city for the specified period. A council member expressed concerns that this ban might hinder growth for existing companies in the area.
The New Albany City Council has officially enacted a one-year moratorium on data center construction within the city limits. The proposal passed its final reading unanimously during a recent city council meeting, imposing a temporary ban on new data center developments.
Council member Scott Blair voiced concerns regarding the decision, suggesting that prohibiting data center development could potentially impede the growth of companies that already have a presence in New Albany. Despite these reservations, the measure received full support from the council, indicating a clear intent to pause and review the implications of such developments.