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Residents press council for transparency and health studies on proposed data center near Trail Creek
Summary
Multiple residents used public comment to press the council for clearer information about a proposed data center — asking whether it will be a cloud, AI or cryptocurrency facility, and seeking details on noise, cooling, power, water use and the project's end user — and cited health and environmental concerns.
A variety of residents urged the Michigan City Common Council on Aug. 19 to demand more transparency and technical studies about a proposed data-center project near Trail Creek, raising questions about end users, noise, water use, power consumption and the terms of non-disclosure agreements.
“Is it a cloud center? Is it an AI center? Is it a Bitcoin mining center?” asked Matthew Marchand, a resident who said his home sits about two-thirds of a mile from the site. He asked council members for specifics about noise mitigation (acoustic treatments), cooling systems (air vs. liquid) and estimated construction duration.
Other speakers added technical and health concerns. Tom Haddock, who…
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