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The Christian County Board approved a temporary restriction on data center construction until 2027, allowing time for new ordinances and research. This decision was made after community members voiced concerns about potential environmental pollution and negative impacts on quality of life and agriculture.
Eagle Rock has halted its plans to develop a data center project in Christian County, Illinois. This decision means the proposed data center will no longer proceed as initially planned.
Eagle Rock, a data center developer, faced questions from Christian County residents regarding a proposed $8.8 billion data center project. Residents packed a local high school cafeteria to hear directly from the developer, indicating strong community interest and potential opposition.
Christian County residents met with developer Eagle Rock to discuss a proposed $8.8 billion data center project requiring 1,000 megawatts of electricity and approximately 20,000 gallons of water daily. Residents voiced concerns about environmental impacts, transparency, and potential utility rate increases, though Eagle Rock partner Ken Lober assured no increase in customer costs. The project, which promises 500 permanent jobs and $85 million in tax revenue, still needs approval from the Christian County Board.