1778 Rich Pike LLC

Data Center Signal is tracking 4 clips about 1778 Rich Pike LLC data center developments across 1 states, including PA.

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News ClipScranton Times-Tribune·Covington, Lackawanna County, PA

Legal dispute between Clifton Twp., developer clouds future of data centers

A legal dispute between Clifton Township, Pennsylvania, and developer Quantm Group is clouding the future of a portion of Project Gold, an $18 billion data center campus. While a new conditional use application for six data centers and 900-megawatt battery storage has been filed in nearby Covington Township, Clifton Township's data center zoning ordinance was recently declared void by a county judge due to procedural issues. The developer maintains flexibility to proceed with the project even if it cannot move forward in Clifton Township.

zoning legal electricity

8/21/2026

News ClipWVIA Public Media·Clifton, Lackawanna County, PA

Lackawanna County judge voids Clifton Twp.'s data center zoning, as residents provide feedback for updated legislation

A Lackawanna County judge voided Clifton Township's previous data center zoning ordinance following a challenge by developer 1778 Rich Pike LLC. Clifton Township supervisors are now holding public meetings to gather resident feedback for a new, updated zoning ordinance. Residents are advocating for stricter woodland buffer requirements and other protections against health and property value impacts.

zoning opposition legal government

8/21/2026

News ClipScranton Times-Tribune·Covington, Lackawanna County, PA

Firm tied to Project Gold data center campus buys 200-plus acres in Covington Twp.

A firm linked to the Project Gold data center developer, 1778 Rich Pike LLC, acquired over 200 acres in Covington Twp., Pennsylvania, for the proposed data center campus. The project is entangled in court, with a settlement agreement having been vacated by a judge and the developer appealing a zoning denial from Clifton Twp. as multiple townships oppose aspects of the development.

zoning opposition legal government

4/7/2026

News ClipWVIA Public Media·Archbald, Lackawanna County, PA

Clifton Twp. Zoning Board backs data center ordinance after four hearings starting in July

The Clifton Twp. Zoning Board voted to uphold its data center zoning ordinance after a challenge from a developer, 1778 Rich Pike LLC, who wanted to build a large-scale data center campus in the area. The developer argued the ordinance excluded data centers, but the zoning board disagreed. Residents are opposed to the potential data center development due to concerns about water and power usage, noise, pollution, and impacts on the rural community character. The developer has 45 days to receive the zoning board's written decision before determining their next steps.

zoning opposition announcement

11/20/2025