New Albany City Council approves 1-year ban on new data centers
The New Albany City Council has approved a one-year moratorium on new data center applications. This ban allows the city to study potential impacts on utility demands, electric and water rates, environmental concerns, and noise. Mayor Jeff Gahan is also urging Floyd County to implement a similar ban.
The New Albany City Council has enacted a one-year moratorium on new data center construction applications within the city. This temporary ban, approved on Tuesday at the request of Mayor Jeff Gahan, aims to provide the city with time to thoroughly study various issues associated with data center development.
City officials stated that the freeze will allow for an examination of utility demands and their potential effects on electric and water rates, environmental impacts, noise concerns, and infrastructure needs. Mayor Gahan is also actively encouraging elected officials in Floyd County to adopt a similar ban, emphasizing the importance of understanding future impacts and protecting families from unchecked data center development in areas like Floyds Knobs and the wider county.