Developer outlines 800‑megawatt data‑center campus, pledges water and noise mitigation

Aug 25, 2026

Pole Companies president Hank Hillerbrand presented a proposal for a roughly 550‑acre data center campus seeking 800 megawatts of power; he said the project will avoid floodplain build‑out, use a closed‑loop water system, cap noise at 65 dB at property lines and maintain at least 500 feet between buildings and residences.

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Hank Hillerbrand, identified in the record as president of Pole Companies, told Carroll County fiscal court the developer has options under contract on about 550 acres near the Kentucky River and I‑71 and is pursuing 800 megawatts of power with KU to build a data‑center campus.

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