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The Van Buren Township Planning Commission approved a preliminary site plan for Project Cannoli, a 1-gigawatt data center, with a 5-2 vote. This facility will utilize 1 GW of electricity and 2 to 3.6 million gallons of water daily.

It will be located on 282 acres, with plans for three data center buildings and a seven-acre substation. The project is expected to become the largest taxpayer in Van Buren Township. Community members have raised concerns about environmental impacts, utility bills, and lack of transparency regarding the project's end user. The proposal will proceed to the township board for further approval.