New 75-acre data center proposed in Salem
Salem, Oregon is considering a proposal for a new 75-acre, three-building data center project named Oakline at Millcreek. The project has received mixed community reactions, with the developer promising to mitigate common data center issues like noise, air quality, and water usage, but it has not yet received city approval.
Salem, Oregon, may become the newest city in the Pacific Northwest to host a data center, as a 75-acre, three-building project named Oakline at Millcreek has been proposed for Salem's corporate center. The proposal has garnered mixed reactions from the community, facing both support and opposition.
The CEO of the company behind the project stated plans to address typical data center downsides, specifically mentioning concerns about noise, air quality, and water use. The company emphasized careful resource use, including a closed-loop cooling system, low-noise equipment, and a transparent relationship with the city. As of the report, the project has not yet received city approval.