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Residents urge inclusive data-center discussion, impartial review of Swan compressor station
Summary
Public speakers at the Montgomery County Board meeting asked for broader, inclusive outreach on data centers and for any environmental review of the proposed Swan compressor station to address cumulative impacts and include local and technical experts.
During the public address portion of the meeting, Kelly Bridal of Reiner praised a planned joint meeting between the board and the planning commission on data centers and asked the board to "include voices from all interested parties, including industry proponents as well as environmental energy and human dimensions advocates." Bridal urged inviting local expertise such as the Dan River Basin Association and representatives from Virginia Tech and residents who have lived next to data centers.
Carla Haas, also of Reiner, thanked the board for a December resolution concerning the proposed MVP Boost Swan compressor station and emphasized the importance of reviewing cumulative and indirect impacts rather than considering each unit in isolation. Haas urged the board to insist on an impartial environmental impact statement or local expertise before reconsidering the board's position on the facility.
Both speakers framed their remarks as requests for broader engagement and fuller environmental analysis. The board acknowledged the comments and noted planned work sessions and outreach on related issues.
