The Charlestown Planning Commission has approved a $105 million data center project, despite concerns from local residents. The facility, led by Florida-based QLEVR LLC, will be a 55,000-square-foot site in Shadow Lake Industrial Park on Cristiani Parkway.
Project Details
The data center is intended to house critical data for hospitals and banks, and will provide dozens of jobs with livable wages. However, some residents expressed concerns about the project’s impact on the community, citing potential noise, traffic, and environmental issues.
Mayor Treva Hodges stated that she and the planning commission did not support the project, but were required to approve it due to legal obligations. The project’s approval includes stipulations that QLEVR, LLC must meet before construction begins, including an environmental study and pre-and-post blast surveys.
Community Reaction
The approval of the data center project has strained trust between the community and local government, according to Mayor Hodges. She has committed to restoring this trust and ensuring that the community’s concerns are addressed. A Clark County resident emphasized the importance of accountability, stating that if the company makes promises, it must deliver on them.
Original reporting: WLKY Louisville — read the source article.
