News ClipShelby County Reporter·Westover, Shelby County, AL
Westover City Council Enacts Six-Month Data Center Moratorium$
The Westover City Council unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on data centers following resident feedback expressing concerns over environmental impacts, electrical demand, and water usage. This decision could lead the data center developer to abandon the project, and there is a risk of a lawsuit against the city for stopping the development. A town hall meeting is scheduled to further discuss the project with city leaders, utility representatives, and the community.
8/19/2026