A major data center project in Utah, initially planned to be nearly three times the size of Manhattan, has been reduced by 50% due to local opposition in Box Elder County. Residents expressed concerns about the project's impact on local water resources, particularly the Great Salt Lake, and were willing to pay fees to prevent the transfer of water to the data center. Additional worries included potential increases in electricity bills, air quality risks, and effects on local wildlife. Kevin O'Leary, a venture capitalist and investor, acknowledged that he should have communicated more transparently with state officials about the project.
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Data center project in Utah reduced by 50% following local protests
A planned data center project in Box Elder County, Utah, has been cut in half due to significant local protests. Residents raised concerns about water usage, electricity costs, and environmental impacts, prompting the developer to revise the project scope.
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"We pissed off a lot of people": Giant data center plan cut 50% amid protests
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