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Miramichi Council Pauses Data Center Bylaw Amid Local Opposition

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 16
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What happened

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A local resident, Chris Watson, has opposed a proposed data center development in Miramichi. Separately, the Miramichi council paused a data center bylaw to seek expert opinion. N.B. Power confirmed it has 10 data center projects that have applied to connect to its electrical system, requiring approximately 900 megawatts of power. These applications do not guarantee that the projects will be realized.

From cbc.ca

Why it matters

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The pause in Miramichi, where a data center project was expected to create 600 permanent jobs, introduces regulatory uncertainty for potential industrial investment. This action occurs while multiple large-scale projects, including those involving VoltaGrid and Beacon AI Centers, are being discussed or reviewed in Saint John.

VoltaGrid and Beacon Data Centers from Alberta are proposing to build data centers in Saint John, New Brunswick.

From cbc.ca

Who's involved

  • Chris WatsonLocal resident actively opposing the data center development in Miramichi.
  • New BrunswickThe province of New Brunswick, where the data center applications and projects are located.

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