LeRay site is a marshalling yard, not a data center, town says
The Town of LeRay, New York, clarified that construction activity on LaFave Road is for a marshalling yard supporting a National Grid transmission project. The town stated that the site is not a data center or a solar farm, correcting public assumptions.
The Town of LeRay in New York has addressed local concerns regarding ongoing construction activity on LaFave Road, clarifying that the site is a marshalling yard. According to town officials, the location is being used as a construction staging area for National Grid's transmission rebuild project in the region. The clarification comes amidst speculation that the site might be intended for a data center or a solar farm.
The town emphasized that the property is solely for storing construction-related materials and parking vehicles during National Grid's project. Once the transmission rebuild is complete, the site is slated to be restored to its original pre-construction condition. This statement aims to clear up any misunderstandings about the nature of the development.