Dove Creek residents voice opposition as company explores data center possibility
Dove Creek residents in Tom Green County, Texas, are actively opposing a proposed data center project by Beacon Data Center, citing concerns over water usage, noise levels, and environmental impacts. A community meeting was held where residents and local officials voiced their objections, though the project is still in the feasibility study stage.
Residents of Dove Creek in Tom Green County, Texas, gathered at a community meeting to express significant opposition to a proposed data center campus project. The project, which is in its earliest feasibility stages, is being explored by Beacon Data Center, a California-based developer.
During the meeting, company representatives addressed some concerns, including plans for an on-site wastewater treatment facility that would be regulated by local authorities. They also mentioned the possible removal of mesquite trees to help mitigate water usage.
However, community members, including Tom Green County Precinct Four Commissioner Shawn Nanny, remain worried about the project's potential impact. Concerns primarily revolve around excessive water consumption, increased noise levels, and broader environmental implications. Commissioner Nanny noted that he has heard from 150 to 200 constituents in recent weeks, indicating widespread sentiment against the development, which he shares.
The project is still undergoing a feasibility study, and despite the developer's preliminary plans, local opposition is active and vocal.