Proposed Hyperscale Data Center in Festus
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Festus, Missouri, United States
Source: The Cool Down
A proposed hyperscale data center project in Festus, Missouri, has sparked local opposition due to concerns about inadequate public participation, transparency, and consideration of resident concerns. The project involves the development of a large-scale data center associated with cloud computing and AI systems, which require significant electricity and water resources. The project has led to rec
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Data Center
- Location
- Festus, Missouri, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Cool Down
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Description | A proposed hyperscale data center project in Festus, Missouri, has sparked local opposition due to concerns about inadequate public participation, transparency, and consideration of resident concerns. The project involves the development of a large-scale data center associated with cloud computing and AI systems, which require significant electricity and water resources. The project has led to recall petitions against the mayor and three city council members who supported key steps tied to the project. |
Original sector | Technology |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Missouri |
City | Festus |
Source
Source | The Cool Down |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Data Center |
Article published date | 2026-05-28 |
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