A site in Carrollton, Kentucky, has been sold to a Louisville-based developer, Poe Companies, for the construction of a hyperscale data center. The land, located between the regional sewage treatment plant, the Kentucky River, and I-71, was deemed ‘well suited for a data center’ by Carrollton’s mayor due to its seclusion, access to utilities, and distance from most homes in the area.
Economic Impact
The project is expected to bring an economic boost to the county, creating new jobs and businesses. According to a press release from the City of Carrollton, the data center is projected to increase tax dollars, which will help fund schools, libraries, and other countywide entities.
However, protesters in Louisville recently raised concerns about the developer, who is also working on a proposed hyperscale data center in Louisville. The protesters interrupted Mayor Craig Greenberg’s weekly news conference to demand the city halt development plans.
Original reporting: WLKY Louisville — read the source article.
