Lumberton Community Raises Concerns Over Proposed Data Center #localnews #datacenter #community
Residents in Lumberton raised concerns at a community meeting about a proposed data center, citing potential water use, noise and health impacts. Speakers also questioned whether local officials had adequately examined the project's environmental and scientific consequences, particularly amid an ongoing drought.
Dozens of residents gathered at Sandy Grove Baptist Church to discuss a proposed data center in the Lumberton area. Community members expressed concern that the facility could increase water consumption, noise and potential health risks, while also worsening environmental pressures on local natural resources.
Opponents said elected officials had not done enough due diligence to assess the project's scientific and environmental implications. The concerns were heightened by drought conditions, but the report did not identify a developer or indicate that local officials had taken formal action on the proposal.