American Fund Plans €900 Million Data Center in Porto Viro, Facing Regulatory Hurdles
An American fund is interested in investing €900 million to develop a data center in Porto Viro, which would create 100 skilled jobs. However, a 30-year-old landscape regulation may jeopardize the project.
Porto Viro's Mayor Mario Mantovan has highlighted the issue, emphasizing that the outdated rule, which restricts the construction of certain structures above a specified height, could prevent this advanced, non-polluting initiative from proceeding. Despite ongoing discussions with a reputable company, bureaucratic obstacles remain.
The mayor calls for the regulations to be updated to support environmentally friendly investments, warning that without timely approval, the company may seek an alternative site. The local administration is in talks with provincial and regional institutions to address these outdated norms and find a viable solution.
