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Archbald Borough Council Denies Wildcat Ridge Data Center Plans

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 23
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What happened

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Archbald Borough Council voted unanimously to deny Wildcat Ridge’s plans for 14 data centers on the mountainside above Eynon and Sturges. The council's written decision incorporated arguments that the applicant failed to satisfy Archbald’s zoning requirements, specifically those designed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents.

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Why it matters

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The denial halts the proposed Wildcat Ridge Data Center Campus, which was planned to occupy nearly 5.7 million square feet. The decision followed nine public hearings and testimony provided by opposition groups and legal representatives.

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Who's involved

  • Wildcat RidgeThe site of the proposed Wildcat Ridge Data Center Campus
  • HarrisburgProvided special counsel that released the council's decision
  • Wilkes-BarreProvided legal counsel and opposition arguments during hearings

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Wildcat RidgeSpeculative

    The project might face reduced revenue and increased costs due to the regulatory action halting the data center campus's core operations.

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