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Board hears concerns about potential West Marion data center and stormwater impacts
Summary
Board members said a proposed data center in West Marion may require larger stormwater infrastructure; the drainage board will monitor the project but said the city is the lead authority and the county will await more information.
During other business at the Feb. 28 meeting, Speaker 3 raised concerns about rumors that a proposed data center in West Marion could require substantial stormwater retention and larger drains, which might affect county ditches (SEG 716–724).
Speaker 3 said the county’s authority is limited and that the city is leading permitting, but urged the board to stay informed and coordinate as needed: “I just wanna be proactive...I don't know what we can do because we are limited” (Speaker 3, SEG 724–731). Board members agreed to monitor the matter and remain in contact with city officials until clearer plans are shared (SEG 738–750).
No formal action or motion on the data center was recorded in the transcript. The board’s role, as stated in the meeting, is to evaluate potential impacts on county drains and respond if the project would discharge into or otherwise burden county infrastructure.
