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Residents urge Burke County commissioners to scrutinize proposed Hildebrand data center over water, power and noise concerns
Summary
At the April 20 Burke County meeting, two Hildebrand residents urged commissioners to oppose a proposed AI/data center near Klein Park Drive Court, saying the project could strain local water and power systems, bring constant noise and create air emissions; they asked officials to ensure full community consent and explore alternative sites.
John Clark, a Hildebrand resident, told the Burke County Board of Commissioners that he and neighbors are alarmed by a proposed data center on property he said was purchased in 2022 near Klein Park Drive Court. "The power usage for a 200‑megawatt plant could equate to the energy used by 133,000 homes," Clark said, asserting the facility would far outstrip the town’s current electrical and water resources. He said a 200‑megawatt facility could require about 800,000 gallons of water a day — roughly four times Hildebrand’s current daily use — and warned of potential rate increases, infrastructure…
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