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Springdale Delays Data Center Decision Amid Resident Concerns

10/9/2025

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Springdale Planning Commission postponed its decision on data center to October 27.
Residents oppose the project over noise, power use, health hazards.
The plan could draw up to 180 megawatts, raising fears of outages.
Developers are conducting a noise study; residents demand independent verification.
Council hosts a hearing October 16 and must decide by November 26 to avoid automatic approval.

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Story summary

Springdale Planning Commission postponed its decision on data center to October 27.
Residents oppose the project over noise, power use, health hazards.
The plan could draw up to 180 megawatts, raising fears of outages.
Developers are conducting a noise study; residents demand independent verification.
Council hosts a hearing October 16 and must decide by November 26 to avoid automatic approval.