Rockwell Automation's New Berlin Plant Proposal Faces Local Opposition

Rockwell Automation intends to construct a 1 million-square-foot facility on a 100-acre site in New Berlin, with an estimated cost between $211 million and $246 million. The development includes 770,000 square feet for manufacturing and warehousing and 40,000 square feet for office space, with a potential expansion of 190,000 square feet.

Community concerns have emerged regarding the project's operational hours, which are planned for 24/7, and the potential effects on property values, noise, and energy consumption. The city's Plan Commission will review the zoning request in its upcoming meeting, where local residents have expressed a need for more transparency about the project. The outcome may influence future industrial developments in the area.