Hamilton Data Center Proposal Rejected Amid Public Opposition
A proposal for a data center on a former steel site in Hamilton was rejected due to strong public protest. Concerns included environmental impact, energy consumption, and community involvement in decision-making.
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The City of Hamilton's committee rejected a land division request from Slate Asset Management for a proposed data center on a 324-hectare site. This decision followed substantial public mobilization, with 1,688 comments submitted against the proposal, likely setting a record.
Residents raised concerns about noise, water pollution, and the environmental impact of data centers requiring up to 100 megawatts of energy and millions of liters of water annually. Despite Slate’s claims of minimal environmental impact, skepticism remains.
The company could still proceed due to existing zoning approvals for data centers. The project, if developed, could generate over CAD 10 billion in investments and create 30,000 jobs, but public apprehension persists regarding oversight and environmental safeguards.
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