Residents Raise Concerns Over SkyBox Data Center
Residents in Cheyenne, Wyoming, are voicing concerns about the proposed Skybox Data Center project, particularly regarding its water usage and community impact. The project, located on a portion of the former Cox Ranch, has completed its land sale and is moving through city processes, with upcoming public meetings scheduled for resident input.
An information session was recently held at the Laramie County Public Library in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to educate residents about plans to build the Skybox Data Center on a portion of the former Cox Ranch. Developers organized the session to address questions and concerns from the community regarding the project.
Residents, some living close to the proposed site, expressed worries about losing their peace and quiet and, significantly, the project's impact on the area's water supply. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) released a statement acknowledging growing interest in data center construction across the state and affirming its commitment to environmental oversight and public involvement in such developments.
Skybox highlights potential benefits of the project, including economic diversification, high-paying jobs, and increased tax revenue. However, the use of water remains a primary concern for many residents. Gay Woodhouse, a descendant and owner of Cox Ranch, confirmed that the deal to sell the southwest portion of the land to the developer has been finalized. The Cheyenne City Council has pledged to investigate the residents' concerns, with one council member emphasizing the importance of holding businesses accountable to ensure they are good community partners and do not negatively impact neighbors.
Opportunities for public input on the Cox Ranch land sale and the proposed Skybox Data Center will be available when the City Council's Public Services Committee convenes on September 8th and 14th.