Data Center Signal is tracking 3 clips about DAMAC data center developments across 1 states, including KS.
Residents in Edgerton, Kansas, are actively opposing a proposed data center development by DAMAC, launching a petition for a public vote and a nonprofit to fund legal representation. The Edgerton Planning Commission initially denied DAMAC's application, but the company plans to appeal the decision to the city council.
Residents in Osawatomie, Kansas, continue to express strong opposition to a proposed $1 billion data center project by Alcove Development, citing concerns about environmental impact, water usage, and quality of life. This local pushback reflects a growing trend across small towns in the Kansas City metro and wider Kansas, leading to discussions and enactments of data center moratoriums. While a Miami County moratorium has been approved, residents in Osawatomie and Edgerton are actively pursuing similar measures and clearer regulations.
Kansas State Senator Doug Shane is advocating for a moratorium on data center development in Johnson and Miami counties due to constituent concerns. This call follows a recently enacted 90-day moratorium in Leavenworth County and a tabled project in Edgerton, highlighting growing local concerns over data center impacts.