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Residents, unions and watchdogs press council on Project Washington and seek moratorium or stronger rules
Summary
Dozens of residents, union representatives and local watchdogs spoke during public comment about a proposed hyperscale data center (Project Washington) and developer Starwood, urging either support with labor conditions or a moratorium and stricter local controls on noise, water use and environmental impact.
A prolonged public‑comment period at the New Castle County Council meeting on Dec. 9, 2025 focused on Project Washington, a proposed hyperscale data center development promoted by Starwood Digital Ventures (a Starwood Capital Group affiliate). Speakers included union representatives who emphasized job and apprenticeship opportunities and community members who warned about environmental harm, tax breaks and developer transparency.
Union representatives cited construction and long‑term maintenance jobs for local trades and endorsed substitute ordinance language adding protections such as noise limits (including low‑frequency controls),…
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