Conway residents protest proposed $1B data center, citing tax, water and power concerns
Residents in Conway, Arkansas are actively protesting a proposed $1 billion data center campus, citing concerns over tax incentives, water usage, and power demands. The project involves an unnamed Fortune 100 company and is planned for the Lollie Road area. Protesters are demanding transparency from the city council regarding the project's approval.
Residents in Conway, Arkansas, are continuing protests against a proposed $1 billion data center campus in the Lollie Road area. The project, reportedly backed by an unnamed Fortune 100 company, is estimated to be a significant investment with a roughly 300,000-square-foot footprint.
Organizer Kris Mallory highlighted concerns about the project's substantial drain on local resources, particularly regarding water and power usage, and its potential environmental impact. Protesters are also demanding transparency from the Conway City Council, which they claim approved the project without sufficient public consent or information on tax incentives. Demonstrations are scheduled to continue every other Saturday until residents feel their voices are adequately addressed.