Scioto Township Residents Raise Concerns Over Proposed Data Center Development
Residents of Scioto Township are organizing to address concerns over a proposed data center, with 500 acres targeted for development. AEP Ohio is involved in providing electric service, while Utility and Infrastructure Land Services is contacting landowners for potential land sales and easements. Public meetings have been scheduled to discuss the project, but details about the data center and its developer remain undisclosed. Residents fear potential impacts such as increased electricity and water demands, as well as pollution.

An ad hoc group of Scioto Township residents is seeking information regarding a proposed data center targeting 500 acres between Weber Road and Glade Road. AEP Ohio plans to provide the necessary electric service, while Utility and Infrastructure Land Services is approaching landowners for land sales and easements.
Community meetings are being held, with concerns raised about transparency and potential environmental impacts, including electricity and water demands. Jackson County Commissioners have noted they lack legal authority over the private transactions involved, as there is no zoning in the township. The Jackson County Economic Development Partnership is typically involved in such projects but has not provided specific details.




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