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  1. Parish President Kenny Havard confirmed on September 9th that the town involved in the matter had received no formal requests.

Hut 8 Data Center Construction Underway in Louisiana; Water Concerns Addressed

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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Construction is underway on a Hut 8 data center in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. Parish President Kenny Havard addressed community concerns regarding the project, specifically focusing on water use. Havard stated that Hut 8 will operate using a closed-loop cooling system and will not draw from the existing water supply. Additionally, Hut 8 agreed to cover the cost of its electrical hookups.

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The project represents one of the first major data centers locating in Louisiana. The agreement by Hut 8 to fund its electrical hookups and use a closed-loop system addresses key resource concerns raised by the community regarding water consumption.

Parish President Kenny Havard previously confirmed that the town involved in the matter had received no formal requests.

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Who's involved

  • Hut 8Cryptocurrency mining company building the data center in Louisiana.
  • Kenny HavardParish President overseeing the project and addressing community concerns.

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  1. Kenny Havard negotiated the project terms directly with Hut 8.Sub-event
  2. Havard addresses community concerns over the Hut 8 project in Louisiana.1 source

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