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Data Center Sparks Community Outrage in Tulare
22 Jul
Summary
- Neighbors fear pollution from a proposed data center at fairgrounds.
- A company called Global Stack proposes an emergency-resilience system.
- The Tulare County Fair Board deferred a decision on the project.
Community members expressed significant opposition to a proposed "emergency-resilience system" at the Tulare County Fairgrounds during a recent Fair Board meeting. The project, spearheaded by Southern California-based Global Stack, is described by the company as a way to keep first responders connected.
Residents voiced concerns about potential pollution of water and air, as well as the impact on existing jobs. However, Global Stack stated the system would not require a water connection and would utilize a closed-loop cooling system. One supporter highlighted the potential for "generational wealth" from such data centers.
The Tulare County Fair Board acknowledged its responsibility to evaluate opportunities for the fairgrounds' long-term sustainability. The board deferred a vote on the project, indicating that further information would be gathered before revisiting the proposal. The project could potentially occupy up to 5 acres of the fairgrounds.
