Wildwood Residents Oppose Data Center Proposal in Joplin, Missouri
Residents of Wildwood Ranch in Joplin, Missouri, are opposing a proposed data center and are advocating for a one-year moratorium to evaluate its environmental impacts. The Joplin City Council is set to review the developer's requests for annexation and rezoning on January 20, 2024, amid concerns that data centers could lead to increased pollution and utility costs. Missouri Senate Bill 4 is also being introduced to protect consumers from potential high utility expenses associated with large data operations.
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Residents in Wildwood Ranch, Joplin, have formed a group to oppose a proposed data center and seek a one-year moratorium to assess environmental impacts. The Joplin City Council will review annexation and zoning requests for the project on January 20, 2024.
Developer James Pinjuv aims to annex 540 acres and rezone 600.4 acres for heavy industrial use. The site is designated for industrial development in the 2018 Wildwood Acres master plan. Critics argue data centers increase environmental pollution and utility costs. Missouri Senate Bill 4 aims to protect consumers from high utility expenses related to large data operations.
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