Commissioners approve two Microsoft‑area substations after sharp public safety debate
Mar 6, 2026
Mar 6, 2026
After extended public comment about safety and traffic, the board granted conditional use permits for two substations tied to a proposed Microsoft data center, with conditions including FAA clearance, fire review and road improvements.
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The Lyon County Board of Commissioners on March 5 approved conditional‑use permits for two electrical substations proposed to serve a planned Microsoft data center in Silver Springs.
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