Significant blow to Project Tango as Zoning Commission denies application
The Palm Beach County Zoning Commission unanimously denied a zoning application for Project Tango, a proposed data center, after months of community debate. This advisory decision means the project will now go before the Board of County Commissioners for a final ruling on July 15. Residents cheered the denial, citing concerns over proximity to homes and a school, noise, water usage, and power consumption.
The Palm Beach County Zoning Commission unanimously voted to deny the zoning application for Project Tango, a proposed data center slated for western Palm Beach County, near the Arden community. Residents present at the meeting reportedly cheered the commissioners' decision.
This vote, while significant, is not a final blow to Project Tango, as the Zoning Commission acts only as an advisory body. The project will now advance to the Board of County Commissioners, which holds the ultimate authority, for a final hearing scheduled for July 15.
The proposed data center has been a subject of intense community debate for months, primarily due to its close proximity to residential areas and a school. Opponents have raised concerns regarding potential noise pollution, the facility's substantial water usage, and its projected power consumption of 600 megawatts. The 202-acre property involved in the project is owned by multiple entities, including PBA Holdings, WPB Logistics Owners LLC, and the Central Park Commerce Center's Property Owners Association.