Holly Springs Town Council to Consider Data Center Moratorium
The Holly Springs Town Council is set to consider a proposed one-year moratorium on new data center applications tonight. This pause would allow the town to study potential new regulations related to water consumption, energy demand, noise, and land-use compatibility. The council will also review plans for a downtown Festival Street.
The Holly Springs Town Council will meet tonight to discuss a proposed one-year moratorium on new data center applications, cryptocurrency mining operations, and related facilities within Holly Springs and its extraterritorial jurisdiction. The proposed pause aims to give town staff time to study and potentially amend the Unified Development Ordinance regarding issues such as water consumption, energy demand, backup power generation, noise, transportation impacts, and land-use compatibility.
In addition to the data center discussion, the council will also receive updates on the Avent Ferry Road Festival Street concept, which envisions transforming parts of downtown into a pedestrian-oriented public space for community events. Other agenda items include community recognitions for the Holly Springs High School women's soccer team's state championship and a Juneteenth proclamation. The council will also consider endorsing a request to name a bridge over NC 540 in honor of fallen Wake County Deputy Mark R. Tucker. These discussions highlight the town's efforts to manage growth and enhance its downtown character.