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Residents press supervisors to reject proposed Shiloh industrial solar project, raise environmental and zoning concerns
Summary
Multiple residents told the Board of Supervisors they oppose the Gibson/Open Roads/Green Energy Ventures solar proposal for Shiloh, citing alleged misleading company claims, potential groundwater and runoff risks, tree clearing and conflicts with the county comprehensive plan and agricultural zoning.
Dozens of public commenters urged the King George County Board of Supervisors to reject a proposed industrial‑scale solar project sited in the Shiloh District, saying the proposal conflicts with the county’s long‑range plan and agricultural zoning and raising environmental and procedural concerns.
Speakers at the public comment period included landowners who said the applicant’s public presentations downplayed the project’s scale and its likely land‑clearing, topsoil disturbance and long‑term impacts on wells, streams and property values. Several speakers named the applicant and project variants —…
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