County commissioner says data center moving forward as solar projects fell to setback rules

Jul 1, 2026

County Commissioner Hockaday told the Smith Valley advisory board that a proposed data center project is proceeding and noted prior solar proposals in Lyon County were blocked for failing setback requirements; Hudbay will also present on the Mason Project at the BOCC meeting tomorrow.

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County Commissioner Hockaday told the Smith Valley Citizens Advisory Board on July 1 that a proposed data center in Lyon County is moving forward and that several earlier solar projects in the area were halted because they could not meet county setback rules.

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