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Pennsylvania Town Moves Closer to $1.4 Billion Data Center Deal
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What Happened?
Local officials in Salem Township, Pennsylvania, approved zoning changes for a potential $1.4 billion data center deal involving 194 families and 4,466 acres of land. However, the deal is not finalized yet.
Key points
- 194 families are involved in the potential $1.4 billion land deal.
- The Salem Township Board of Supervisors approved zoning changes on October 27, 2026.
- The proposed Salem 3 Campus will cover 4,466 acres in Luzerne County.
- The project aims to build a 4-gigawatt digital infrastructure and energy campus.
- A $12 million micro-hospital is part of the community benefits package.
- The project will use closed-loop cooling systems to minimize water usage.
Key insights
- The project could revitalize local healthcare services with the proposed micro-hospital.
- Successful completion of the deal may set a precedent for future land deals in the region.
- The community's involvement reflects a growing trend of local collaboration in large-scale developments.
Why it matters
The zoning approval could lead to significant economic development for the local community.
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Salem Township· LocationLuzerne County· Location4-3 Glennbrook Group· CompanyJosh Shapiro· PersonBerwick Hospital· Organization
Source
Times of India
