CANCEL THE PROJECT

The proposed AI data centre project located only 4.4 km from our homes raises serious concerns regarding environmental impact, infrastructure strain, public safety, quality of life, and the complete lack of meaningful community consultation. Residents were never properly informed of this development, and many only became aware of it after key discussions and planning stages were already underway. The manner in which this project has been fast-tracked gives the appearance that it is being quietly pushed through without adequate transparency, public engagement, or informed consent from the people who will be directly affected. A project of this magnitude has the potential to create significant noise pollution from cooling systems and backup generators, increased heavy truck traffic and road degradation, rising pressure on local power and water infrastructure, light pollution, impacts on property values, environmental risks, and long-term industrialization of surrounding rural and residential areas. Large-scale AI data centres also consume enormous amounts of electricity and water while providing limited long-term local employment relative to their footprint and impact. The community deserves a full and transparent presentation of the project, including environmental studies, infrastructure impact assessments, emergency response considerations, and long-term development plans before any approvals move forward. This process must be paused immediately and brought back to the residents for proper public review, discussion, and community approval rather than being rushed through behind closed doors.