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Precinct chair warns Freestone County commissioners a proposed data center could strain water, roads and services
Summary
Sam Anderson, precinct chair for Precinct 9, told the Freestone County Commissioners Court he opposes a proposed data center, saying construction could consume millions of gallons of water per month, increase utility bills and traffic, and provide few long-term local jobs; commissioners heard the concerns during public comment.
Sam Anderson, who identified himself as precinct chair for Precinct 9, urged Freestone County commissioners during public comment to oppose a proposed data center, saying it would impose costs on residents and the county.
"My concern is what the data center will do to us," Anderson said, adding that construction could raise local population and utility demand in towns served by cooperatives. He asserted water usage during construction could be "between 2½ and 5 million gallons per month,"…
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